Background for stinting

stinting

/ˈstɪntɪŋ/

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verb

To stop (an action); cease, desist.

Examples :

"Seeing the storm clouds gather, the hikers stinted their ascent and turned back. "

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verb

To stop speaking or talking (of a subject).

Examples :

"After arguing with her brother about chores, Sarah stinted on the subject of who was responsible for cleaning the bathroom. "

language communication

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verb

To be sparing or mean.

Examples :

""The company was stinting on office supplies, even basic items like paper and pens." "

value character attitude economy

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verb

To restrain within certain limits; to bound; to restrict to a scant allowance.

Examples :

"The budget committee stinted the department's spending on new equipment to ensure they remained within the allocated funds. "

economy business finance amount

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verb

To assign a certain task to (a person), upon the performance of which he/she is excused from further labour for that day or period; to stent.

Examples :

"The foreman was stinting each worker a section of the road to pave; once completed, they were free to go home for the day. "

job work business

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verb

(of mares) To impregnate successfully; to get with foal.

Examples :

"The experienced farmer was confident he'd be stinting many of his mares this breeding season, given the quality of the stallion. "

animal biology agriculture

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noun

Act of one who stints.

Examples :

"Her constant stinting on groceries, despite having plenty of money, made family dinners unnecessarily bland and unsatisfying. "

attitude character action