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parsimonious

/pɑɹ.sɪˈmo͡ʊn.i.əs/

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adjective

Geizig, sparsam

Exhibiting parsimony; sparing in the expenditure of money; frugal to excess.

Examples :

"My grandfather is so parsimonious that he reuses tea bags multiple times to save money. "

Mein Großvater ist so geizig, dass er Teebeutel mehrmals wiederverwendet, um Geld zu sparen.

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adjective

Sparsam, genügsam

Using a minimal number of assumptions, steps, or conjectures.

Examples :

"The scientist favored a parsimonious explanation of the phenomenon, preferring the simplest model that fit the data. "

Der Wissenschaftler bevorzugte eine sparsame Erklärung des Phänomens und zog das einfachste Modell vor, das zu den Daten passte.

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adjective

Geizig, sparsam

Not conceding many goals.

Examples :

"The national team's defense was so parsimonious this season; they only allowed three goals in ten games. "

Die Verteidigung der Nationalmannschaft war in dieser Saison so geizig; sie ließ in zehn Spielen nur drei Tore zu.