scant
//skænt//
Adjective
scantCanonical form
scanterComparative
scantestSuperlative
1
Barely sufficient or adequate; limited in quantity or amount.
We had scant time to prepare for the meeting.
2
Providing or giving in a meager or inadequate way.
The report received scant attention from the committee.
Synonym
Verb
1
To limit or restrict the supply or amount of something.
The company decided to scant the budget for non-essential projects.
2
To provide with an inadequate portion or allowance.
The company scanted its workers' wages during the recession.