CEFR B2

time-consuming

adjective

Meaning

Requiring a large amount of time to complete or perform.

Examples

Researching family history can be a time-consuming process that takes years to finish.
The committee decided against the proposal because the implementation would be too time-consuming.

Synonyms: slow, lengthy, laborious, protracted

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time-consuming (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪm kənˌsuːmɪŋ/

Definition

Requiring a large amount of time to complete or perform.

Examples

Researching family history can be a time-consuming process that takes years to finish.
The committee decided against the proposal because the implementation would be too time-consuming.
Sorting through the mountain of paperwork proved to be the most time-consuming part of the move.

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