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deficit in Swedish

deficit in Swedish is underskott — deficit means a shortfall or lack — an amount by which something falls short of what is needed or expected.

deficit in Swedish

underskott
noun
A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds (e.g. government) revenue.

What does "deficit" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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 Swedish?
"deficit" in Swedish is underskott. 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 Swedish, "deficit" is underskott.
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