What does "economy model" mean?

A low-cost, no-frills version of a merchandise item, especially where a larger selection of more lavishly equipped models of the same item exist.

What is a synonym for "economy model"?

Common synonyms include: inferior product.

Economy model

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Noun

1
A low-cost, no-frills version of a merchandise item, especially where a larger selection of more lavishly equipped models of the same item exist.
"The old man didn't like a real fancy car with a lot of gadgets that could break, so he went with the economy model instead of one of the more fancy models."

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inferior product

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"The old man didn't like a real fancy car with a lot of gadgets that could break, so he went with the economy model instead of one of the more fancy models."

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