1. Plural of parsimony; instances or practices of extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources; stinginess.
Usage: Countable plural form; less common than the singular 'parsimony'; Often used in formal or academic contexts
2. In philosophy and science, the principle of preferring simpler explanations over more complex ones; economy of explanation.
Usage: Technical/academic usage; Related to Occam's Razor

Examples

• The company's parsimonies in employee benefits led to widespread dissatisfaction.
• His parsimonies were legendary; he refused to spend a penny on anything unnecessary.
• The researcher's parsimonies in methodology made the study elegant and reproducible.
• Despite their wealth, the family's parsimonies meant they lived modestly.
• Scientific parsimonies suggest we should not multiply hypotheses beyond necessity.
• The government's parsimonies during the crisis angered many citizens.