husbanding

Definitions

The act of managing or using resources, especially money or supplies, with careful economy.

The practice of cultivating land or raising livestock; farming.

Examples

By husbanding his limited financial resources, he was able to save enough money to start his own small business.

The farmer focused on husbanding his livestock through the harsh winter months to ensure they remained healthy.

Synonyms

conserving managing storing saving budgeting economizing preserving

Antonyms

squandering wasting dissipating spending lavishing depleting mismanaging