resource-heavy

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "resource-heavy" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe something that requires a significant amount of resources, such as time, money, or computing power. Example: "The new software is quite resource-heavy, which may slow down older computers."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

24 human-written examples

Inevitably, it's resource-heavy but impressively, even if not run at top spec, it looks pretty amazing on lower settings.

The Guardian - Tech

In Australia the benchmark ASX/S&P200 closed down 1.6% as the outlook for China continued to drag on the country's resource-heavy market.

The Guardian - Business

His worry is that it leads to an increase of inequality between large, resource-heavy institutions and smaller, independent ones: "The Metropolitan Opera has an astonishing website; I imagine that it receives many millions of hits each year.

The Guardian

Recruiting new people is resource-heavy so employers will be looking for people whose interest, even passion, for the job is demonstrated in the way they prepared for the recruitment process.

The Guardian

A commodities boom has helped Africa's GDP to grow by 5.5% a year in the past decade.Now China's economy is slowing and its priorities are shifting from resource-heavy capital spending to a more refined, consumer-led sort of growth.

The Economist

Part of the reduction is due to the digitisation of books, CDs and DVDs, and that we've ditched our resource-heavy desktop PCs and video recorders – but there is also a growing movement of people who are fed up with spending and consuming, myself included.

The Guardian - Opinion

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

36 human-written examples

Sarah Barrow, Wokingham's head of customer services and administration, said: "The public sector is often portrayed as old fashioned, slow moving and resource heavy.

The Guardian

Although more rainfall can add to fresh water resources, heavier rainfall leads to more rapid movement of water from the atmosphere back to the oceans, reducing our ability to store and use it.

The Guardian

By most accounts, it's the fastest around, and isn't system resource heavy, and those who use it seem to love it.

TechCrunch

Although it is possible to collect the same data using objective measures, for example through use of ambulatory cough meters, they are not feasible as analysis is resource heavy.

BMC Pediatrics

Systemic health care difficulties remain a challenge especially due to lack of resources, heavy workload, and administration.

BMC Family Practice

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When describing a process or system, use "resource-heavy" to clearly indicate a high consumption of resources such as time, money, or energy. For example, 'The project became increasingly "resource-heavy" as it progressed.'

Common error

While "resource-heavy" is generally acceptable, avoid using it excessively in very casual or informal conversations. Consider simpler alternatives like "expensive" or "difficult" if the context allows.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "resource-heavy" functions primarily as a descriptive adjective, modifying nouns to indicate that they require or consume a significant amount of resources. Ludwig confirms its usability in written English.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

News & Media

40%

Science

35%

Wiki

8%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

6%

Formal & Business

6%

Academia

5%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The phrase "resource-heavy" is a commonly used adjective to describe something that requires a significant amount of resources, like time, money, or computing power. Ludwig confirms its correct usage in written English. The phrase appears frequently in News & Media and Scientific contexts and has several alternatives, such as "resource-intensive" and "resource-demanding". When using "resource-heavy", ensure it fits the context and consider simpler alternatives for casual conversations. It's often used to highlight the resource implications of a project or activity, making it valuable in business and technical discussions.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

Resource-intensive

Emphasizes the high level of resources required.

Resource-demanding

Highlights the substantial demands placed on resources.

High-consumption

Focuses on the large amount consumed.

Requiring significant resources

More explicit about the need for considerable resources.

Operationally intensive

Highlights intense operational demands.

Costly

Focuses on financial resources required.

Expensive

Similar to costly but potentially encompassing more than just money.

Labor-intensive

Specifically emphasizes a high demand for labor.

Time-consuming

Focuses on the amount of time required.

Energy-intensive

Specifies a high demand for energy resources.

FAQs

How can I use "resource-heavy" in a sentence?

You can use "resource-heavy" to describe processes, systems, or projects that require a significant amount of resources. For example, "The new software is quite "resource-heavy", which may slow down older computers."

What can I say instead of "resource-heavy"?

You can use alternatives like "resource-intensive", "resource-demanding", or "expensive" depending on the context.

Is "resource-heavy" a formal term?

While not strictly formal, "resource-heavy" is suitable for professional and technical contexts. In very casual conversations, simpler terms might be more appropriate.

What's the difference between "resource-heavy" and "resource-intensive"?

Both phrases are very similar, but "resource-heavy" might slightly emphasize the burden or weight of the resource consumption, while "resource-intensive" focuses on the high level of activity and demand.