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scarce

/skɑːs/ adjective · British & US
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What does scarce mean?

adjective

Not plentiful or abundant; hard to find. Lacking in quantity or amount.

Example

"The company is struggling to find workers due to the scarce labor market."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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