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sparing (adjective), more sparing, most sparing
1. A reference to the avoidance of waste and to economical management and frugality: Joe's mother prepared a sparing meal for the family.

Sam and his wife saved money by being sparing shoppers.

2. Etymology: from Latin spargere, "to sprinkle" and the adjective form describes being "moderate, economical".
Relating to being scanty or meager spending money or when eating.
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