Meanings of relative scarcity in English

The prospect of a relative scarcity of U.S. dollars has driven the currency higher in recent weeks.

Due to a relative scarcity of donors compared to the number of listed recipients, long waiting times are anticipated.

Given the relative scarcity of mobile malware, Farley and Wang conducted experiments on Windows XP and Mac OS laptops.

Experts stress the relative scarcity of the attacks by the Sahel-Saharan arm of al Qaeda's North Africa wing, known as AQIM.

The relative scarcity of Irish designers participating in London Fashion Week inevitably leads to seasonal efforts at ascribing them a collective identity.

A lack of genetic variety and relative scarcity of the plants have made the three species particularly vulnerable to extinction, it said.

With the growing supply of frequent-flyer miles and the relative scarcity of available seats, airlines risk a devaluation of their loyalty programs.

For starters, horses can be noisy and nervous, and -given their relative scarcity -won't be easy to find in cities.

Given its good condition and the relative scarcity of such work coming onto the market of late, the estimate is £7,000-£9,000sterling.