deficit in German
deficit in German is Defizit, Fehlbetrag — deficit means a shortfall or lack — an amount by which something falls short of what is needed or expected.
deficit in German
Defizit
A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds (e.g. government) revenue.
Fehlbetrag
A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds (e.g. government) revenue.
What does "deficit" mean?
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noun A shortfall or lack — an amount by which something falls short of what is needed or expected.
"Many students arrive at school with a sleep deficit."
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noun In finance or government, the amount by which spending exceeds income.
"The charity ran a deficit this year because donations fell."
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deficit in a sentence
- Many students arrive at school with a sleep deficit.
- The team is running a talent deficit after two star players left.
- The charity ran a deficit this year because donations fell.
- The government posted a record budget deficit this year.
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What is "deficit" in German?
"deficit" in German is Defizit, Fehlbetrag. deficit means: A shortfall or lack — an amount by which something falls short of what is needed or expected.
How do you use "deficit" in a sentence?
Example: "Many students arrive at school with a sleep deficit." In German, "deficit" is Defizit, Fehlbetrag.
Are there other ways to say "deficit" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "deficit": Defizit, Fehlbetrag.
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