scant
Comparative
scanter
Superlative
scantest
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barely or not satisfactory in amount
- The recipe called for a scant teaspoon of salt to avoid overpowering the dish.
- They had a scant supply of resources left for the project.
- Her scant knowledge of the subject made the exam particularly challenging.
- The report provided scant information about the upcoming changes.
- The fund had a scant balance, making it difficult to cover all expenses.