time–consuming

adjective time–con·sum·ing \ˈtīm-kən-ˈsü-miŋ\

: using or needing a large amount of time

Full Definition of TIME-CONSUMING

: using or taking up a great deal of time <time–consuming chores>

: wasteful of time <time–consuming tactics>

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