Meaning of the word exiguous in English

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exiguous

US /ɪɡˈzɪɡ.ju.əs/
UK /ɪɡˈzɪɡ.ju.əs/
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Adjective

1.

very small in size or amount; scanty

Example:
The company operated on an exiguous budget, making every penny count.
The evidence presented was exiguous and not enough to convict him.
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