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scarcity

/ˈskɑːrsɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does scarcity mean?

noun

A situation in which something is not available in sufficient quantity or supply; a lack or deficiency of something.

Example

"The company's decision to raise prices was due to the scarcity of raw materials."

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