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Plural for a period of time, typically in a given working role
“In the same year, he ended his four-year stint as president of the Association of Nigerian Authors.”
Plural for a job or task performed during a given period of time
“During his stint as a Saturday Night Live cast member, Sandler frequently impersonated Springsteen.”
Plural for a limiting condition or measure
“They have given their time to the project without stint.”
Plural for a sudden short bout of an illness or stress
Plural for an employment position
Plural for an amount allotted to a person
Plural for a period of time spent in prison
Plural for an actor's part in a play, film, etc.
Plural for a piece of work, specifically defined within a profession
Plural for an attempt or trial at something
To be very economical or mean about spending or providing something
“Don't stint on taking out full cover on your home, its contents, your car, and travel risks.”
To restrain or moderate one's actions, avoiding excess, stinting or tempering
To give reluctantly, resentfully or sparingly
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