1. plural of cheapener; things or people that make something less expensive or reduce its cost
Usage: typically used in business, economics, or manufacturing contexts
2. plural of cheapener; things or people that reduce the quality or value of something
Usage: figurative use; less common than the economic sense

Examples

• The company introduced several cost cheapeners to improve profit margins.
• Automation and outsourcing are common cheapeners in manufacturing.
• Bulk purchasing is one of the most effective cheapeners for retail operations.
• Some critics argue that mass production cheapeners have reduced product quality.
• The new suppliers acted as cheapeners, bringing down material costs significantly.