meager

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Meager' describes something that is lacking in quantity, fullness, or richness. If you have a dozen cookies to share with a hundred people, that could be a 'meager' amount of cookies.

Examples in Different Contexts

In finance, 'meager' returns imply minimal profit or growth. An investor might lament, 'The stock's performance has been disappointing, offering meager dividends over the last year.'

Practice Scenarios

Academics

Scenario:

Our survey only captured a small portion of the target demographic. Maybe a different data collection method could improve representation.

Response:

Yes, our meager data might not be representative, we need to broaden our research approach.

Tech

Scenario:

Our current server capacity might not be sufficient to handle the incoming web traffic. It's time we considered an upgrade plan.

Response:

Correct, with our meager server storage, it's essential to allocate resources efficiently.