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| aus·ter·i·ty [ aw stérrətee ] (plural aus·ter·i·ties) |
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1. severity or plainness: severity of discipline, regime, expression, or design
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2. economy measure: a saving, economy, or act of self-denial, especially in respect of something regarded as a luxury
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3. economics enforced thrift: thrift imposed as government policy, with restricted access to or availability of consumer goods
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