time-consuming
time-consuming
taking much time
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time-consuming with Russian translation
time-consuming usage examples
Заполнение этих форм — трудоёмкий процесс, поэтому я сделаю это завтра.
Filing these forms is time-consuming, so I will do them tomorrow.
Изучение нового ПО поначалу — трудоёмкая задача.
Learning the new software is a time-consuming task at first.
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time-consuming belongs to the topic "In the Office". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
time-consuming synonyms
What's the difference between time-consuming / laborious / labor-intensive / demanding / cumbersome / protracted
Implies hard, often tedious effort or painstaking work.
Copying those records by hand was a laborious process.
Often refers to processes requiring a lot of human labor or resources.
The assembly line is very labor-intensive and costly to run.
Highlights that something requires a lot of effort, skill, or attention.
The new project is demanding and will take time to complete.
Implies awkwardness or complexity that makes something difficult to handle or use.
The approval system is cumbersome and wastes employees' time.
Focuses on something being extended in time, often with negative connotation.
After a protracted negotiation, they finally reached an agreement.
Means extended or prolonged, often implying unnecessary length.
The approval process was a drawn-out affair.
Indicates something continued for a long time; neutral, often formal.
They suffered a prolonged outage after the update.
Suggests a burden or duty that is heavy, oppressive or troublesome.
Completing that paperwork is an onerous responsibility.
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How to pronounce time-consuming and what this word means
time-consuming means time-consuming. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce time-consuming
/ˌtaɪm kənˈsjuːmɪŋ/
time-consuming translation
time-consuming
time-consuming examples
Filing these forms is time-consuming, so I will do them tomorrow.
time-consuming transcription
/ˌtaɪm kənˈsjuːmɪŋ/, /ˈtaɪm kənˈsuːmɪŋ/
Questions about this word
time-consuming meaning: what does it mean?
taking much time
time-consuming pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
time-consuming is pronounced as /ˌtaɪm kənˈsjuːmɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
time-consuming definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Filing these forms is time-consuming, so I will do them tomorrow. Translation: Заполнение этих форм — трудоёмкий процесс, поэтому я сделаю это завтра.
Is time-consuming part of In the Office vocabulary?
Yes, time-consuming can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is time-consuming part of Study and Work vocabulary?
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