stint
/stɪnt/
Group 22Difficulty 1/3
Definitions
- (noun)
- A fixed or allotted period of work or duty; a limitation of supply or effort GRE
- (verb)
- To restrict the amount of something given GRE
Example in Context
After a brief stint as ambassador, she returned to domestic politics with a deeper understanding of international affairs.
Synonyms
limitrestricteconomize
Etymology
Refers to a limit or fixed amount of effort or time.
- stint (Middle English) — to limit, to restrain
Memory Aid
⌛Sounds like “stint”
During my STINT in the TIME MACHINE, I only had 5 minutes to save the world!
Visual Association
⏳An hourglass running out of sand, representing a fixed period of time.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “stint” mean on the GRE?
stint (noun) means “A fixed or allotted period of work or duty; a limitation of supply or effort”. After a brief stint as ambassador, she returned to domestic politics with a deeper understanding of international affairs.
How to remember “stint” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “stint” sounds like “stint”. During my STINT in the TIME MACHINE, I only had 5 minutes to save the world!
What are synonyms for “stint”?
Common synonyms: limit, restrict, economize.