Meaning of the word paucity in English

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paucity

US /ˈpɑː.sə.t̬i/
UK /ˈpɔː.sə.ti/
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Noun

the presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts; scarcity

Example:
There is a paucity of evidence to support his claim.
The paucity of information made it difficult to reach a decision.