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time–consuming
adjective time–con·sum·ing \ˈtīm-kən-ˈsü-miŋ\
: using or needing a large amount of time
Full Definition of TIME-CONSUMING
1
: using or taking up a great deal of time <time–consuming chores>
2
: wasteful of time <time–consuming tactics>
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