deficit
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/ˈdɛfɪsɪt/
English
Definitions
noun
- Deficiency in amount or quality; a falling short; lack.
- A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds government revenue.
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Synonyms
fiscal deficitshortfallshortagedeficiencydeficientinsufficiencylackinadequacyinsufficientshortcomingfailureincompetenceinvaliditypowerlessnessdisadvantagedefectincapacity