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austerity measures
Definition of austerity measures
: things done to save money during difficult economic times The government has announced a series of austerity measures.
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austerityplay
: the quality or state of being austere: such as
: a stern and serious quality
: a plain and simple quality
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measureplay measures
: an adequate or due portion
: a moderate degree
: moderation, temperance
: to choose or control with cautious restraint : regulate
: to regulate by a standard : govern
: to allot or apportion in measured amounts
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