time-consuming

[ tahym-kuhn-soo-ming ]

adjective

1. (of an action) requiring or wasting much time.

time-consuming

adjective

1. taking up or involving a great deal of time

Word History and Origins

Origin of time-consuming¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

However, MRI interpretation is highly time-consuming and heavily dependent on expertise.

From Science Daily

Two days on, the local officer emailed to say tracing the phone number was proving too time-consuming.

From BBC

The way Pelosi sees it, that time-consuming primary would have been worth the hassle, as the process could have diminished the perception that Harris was an extension of the Biden administration.

From Salon

She said the onus on people like her to report issues was frustrating and time-consuming as there was "also the time of having to track them down and knowing your rights".

From BBC

The models can be “hugely time-consuming”, but exactly how long each one takes varies drastically.

From BBC

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