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   deficit

   /ˈdɛfɪsɪt/

   noun

   • 1. the amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small.
   • ▪ an excess of expenditure or liabilities over income or assets in a given period: "an annual operating deficit"
   • ▪ (in sport) the amount or score by which a team or individual is losing: "a 3–0 deficit"
   • ▪ a deficiency or failing, especially in a neurological or psychological function: "deficits in speech comprehension"

   Word Origin late 18th century: via French from Latin deficit ‘it is lacking’, from the verb deficere (see defect1).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEFICIT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DEFICIT definition: 1. the total amount by which money spent is more than money received, or the state of having spent…. Learn more.

3. www.investopedia.com › terms › dWhat Are Deficits? Definition, Types, Risks, and Benefits

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   Sep 29, 2024 · A deficit occurs when expenses exceed revenues, imports exceed exports, or liabilities exceed assets. Federal budget deficits add to the national debt.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › deficitDEFICIT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the amount by which a team or player is behind in a game or competition: They overcame a two-goal deficit to tie the score in the second half. It was the first time in baseball history a team had overcome a three-games-to-none deficit in the World Series. Synonym. disadvantage. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

5. byjus.com › commerce › budget-deficitBudget Deficit: Definition, Types, Formula, Impact - BYJU'S

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   Budget Deficit. A budgetary deficit is referred to as the situation in which the spending is more than the income. Although it is mostly used for governments, this can also be broadly applied to individuals and businesses.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › deficitDeficit Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   : a lack or impairment in an ability or functional capacity. cognitive deficits. a hearing deficit. b. : disadvantage. scored two runs to overcome a 2–1 deficit. 2. a. : an excess of expenditure over revenue. facing a deficit of $3 billion. raise taxes to help reduce the budget deficit. b. : a loss (see loss sense 4b) in business operations.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitiondeficit noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   noun. /ˈdefɪsɪt/ (economics) the amount by which money spent or owed is greater than money earned in a particular period of time. a budget deficit. in deficit The trade balance has been in deficit for the past five years. see also trade deficit. Collocations International relations. compare surplus. Extra Examples. Topics Business c1.