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scarcity

UK
/ˈskeə.sɪ.ti/
US
/ˈsker.sə.ti/

Translations

scarcitynoun
scarcities
pl
The scarcity of water in the region has led to strict conservation measures.
La pénurie d’eau dans la région a entraîné des mesures de conservation strictes.
raretéEn économie, pour désigner une ressource limitée.
Scarcity forces individuals and societies to prioritize how they use their limited resources.
La rareté oblige les individus et les sociétés à hiérarchiser l’usage de leurs ressources limitées.
Synonyms
lack
inadequacy
absence
want
dearth
paucity
drought
deficiency
insufficiency
shortage
Antonyms
surplus
plenty
abundance
scarcityadjective
UK
/ˈskeə.sɪ.ti/
US
/ˈsker.sə.ti/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "scarcity pricing", "scarcity value").
rareEmployé dans des contextes comme la tarification ou la gestion des ressources.
Scarcity pricing strategies are common when demand exceeds supply.
Les stratégies de tarification rare sont courantes lorsque la demande dépasse l’offre.

Definitions

scarcitynoun
The state of being in short supply; shortage.
The scarcity of water in the region has led to strict conservation measures.
An insufficient amount or supply; a dearth.
The scarcity of skilled workers in the industry is a growing concern for employers.
In economics, the condition of limited resources and unlimited wants that necessitates allocation choices.
Scarcity forces individuals and societies to prioritize how they use their limited resources.
scarcityadjective
Relating to, caused by, or characterized by shortage or insufficient supply.
Scarcity pricing strategies are common when demand exceeds supply.
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