Jefferson wanted a frugal budget. Frugal means a budget that is...

economical in use or expenditure; prudently saving or sparing; not wasteful:

What your office needs is a frugal manager who can save you money without resorting to painful cutbacks.

entailing little expense; requiring few resources; meager; scanty:

a frugal meal.

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using the scientific method.

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