Seeing value in that which others overlook. Learning to make wise use of things which others would discard.Achieving a task with a minimum amount of outside resources. Knowing when not to use materials just because they are available. (Character Clues Game)
Making wise use of what others might overlook or discard. (Character First!)
fertile in expedients; clever, ingenious; rich in resources. (The CHAMBERS DICTIONARY on CD-ROM)