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📉deficit

noun
/ˈdɛfɪsɪt/
Deficient defile

Meaning

The amount by which something, especially money, is too small or lacking.
the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack

Example Sentences

The government is trying to reduce the budget deficit.

The government faced a budget deficit of millions due to increased spending.

Example Expressions

trade deficit

Synonyms

shortfall, shortage, lack, loss, gap, debt
Entry 1
shortfall, shortage, lack, loss, gap
Entry 2
shortfall, shortage, gap, debt

Antonyms

surplus, excess, profit, abundance
Entry 1
surplus, excess, profit
Entry 2
surplus, excess, profit, abundance

Collocations

budget deficit, trade deficit, current deficit, attention deficit
Entry 1
budget deficit, trade deficit, current deficit
Entry 2
budget deficit, trade deficit, attention deficit

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