A period of time spent doing a particular job or activity. She had a brief stint as a teacher before moving into the corporate world.
A limitation or restriction, especially in terms of resources or effort. The project was completed without stint, ensuring high quality and attention to detail.
An amount or quota of work, time, or effort assigned or expected. He had finished his daily stint of reading before dinner.
Any of several small migratory sandpipers (genus Calidris). The little stint is a common visitor to the estuary in autumn.
To supply an ungenerous or inadequate amount of something. The company did not stint on resources for the new project.
To be frugal or economical in providing something. She stinted on sleep to ensure the project was completed on schedule.
To restrict or limit (something) within set bounds. In order to save money, they stinted their children's allowance.
(Archaic) To cease or desist. Stint thy weeping, for all will be well.