Resource Management Vocabulary

verb to diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength

• The company's profits have been dwindling steadily over the past few quarters.
• Our savings are dwindling fast, we need to cut back on expenses.
• I can't believe how quickly my energy is dwindling after that workout.
• Her hopes of winning were dwindling as the competition grew stronger.

verb to make a living or support oneself with difficulty

adverb in a meager or insufficient manner

• The small business was able to eke out a profit in its first year of operation.
• I had to eke out my allowance to make it last until the end of the month.
• He's always trying to eke out some extra cash by selling old stuff online.
• She managed to eke out a smile despite feeling sad inside.

adjective describing something that does not produce or achieve much; unproductive

• The nonproductive meeting lasted for hours without any concrete decisions being made.
• I find it nonproductive to argue with someone who refuses to listen to reason.
• Stop wasting time on nonproductive activities and focus on what really matters.
• Her nonproductive mindset was like a roadblock preventing her from reaching her goals.

adjective having a small or inadequate amount of something, especially money or resources

• The company's scrimpy budget led to cutbacks in various departments.
• I can't believe how scrimpy they were with the portion sizes at that restaurant.
• Don't be so scrimpy, just pitch in a little more for the gift.
• Her scrimpy attitude towards sharing her resources left her feeling isolated.

adverb An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. It often describes how, when, or where an action is performed. In this case, 'sparingly' describes the manner in which something is done.

• It is recommended to use the medication sparingly to avoid any potential side effects.
• I only use my expensive perfume sparingly for special occasions.
• I told him to sprinkle the salt sparingly on the fries.
• She shared her personal experiences sparingly, keeping most of her thoughts to herself.

adjective describing something that does not produce desired results or outcomes

• The team's unproductive work ethic led to missed deadlines.
• I feel so unproductive when I procrastinate all day.
• I was totally slacking off and being unproductive at work today.
• His unproductive mindset was like a roadblock to progress.

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'geological footprint' is a noun because it represents a specific concept related to geology and the impact of human activities on the environment.

• The study aims to analyze the geological footprint left by past volcanic eruptions.
• Scientists are checking out the geological footprint of those old earthquakes.
• Dude, have you seen the crazy geological footprint from that landslide?
• The company's expansion plans have a significant geological footprint on the local community.

noun a system aimed at minimizing waste and making the most of resources by reusing, sharing, repairing, recycling, and remanufacturing products

• The concept of circular economy aims to minimize waste and promote the efficient use of resources.
• Have you heard about this new trend called circular economy? It's all about reducing waste and reusing resources.
• Circular economy is like the ultimate recycling game plan - nothing goes to waste!
• In the world of business, embracing a circular economy mindset is like turning trash into treasure.