Pronunciation: /stɪnt/
noun a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
A1 He worked a short stint at the local bakery.
A2 After her stint as a waitress, she decided to pursue a career in marketing.
B1 His stint as a volunteer at the animal shelter was a rewarding experience.
B2 During his stint as CEO, the company saw a significant increase in profits.
C1 She completed a successful stint as ambassador to a foreign country.
C2 His stint as a professor at the prestigious university was highly acclaimed by his students.
verb to restrict or limit in amount or number
A1 She did a short stint as a waitress before finding a job in an office.
A2 He decided to stint on his expenses in order to save money for his vacation.
B1 The company asked him to stint on his lunch break in order to finish the project on time.
B2 The coach warned the players not to stint on their training if they wanted to win the championship.
C1 Despite his success, he never stinted on helping those less fortunate than himself.
C2 She refused to stint on the quality of her work, even if it meant working longer hours.
formal She completed a two-year stint as a research assistant at the university.
informal He did a short stint working at the restaurant before finding a better job.
slang I heard she's doing a stint at that new startup company.
figurative His stint as team captain really tested his leadership skills.
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