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    [Adjective]  | "spar*ing" | \ ˈsper-iŋ \


    1: marked by or practicing careful restraint (as in the use of resources)

    2: meager, bare


    Origin: 14th century ;

    [Adjective]  | "sparing" 


    1: careful in the management of money or resources;


      * e.g., " ... a sparing couple who are trying to save up enough for a house "





    2: giving or sharing as little as possible;


      * e.g., " ... a government agency that has always been sparing of public information "





    3: less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable;


      * e.g., " ... unfortunately, the explanation of the health insurance plan was somewhat sparing on details "





     [ "sparingly" ]

    1: All day, every day, every hour.

      * e.g.,  ... Sarah: How often do you eat fast food? 

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