déficit — meaning in English

English meaning

• deficit noun A shortfall or lack — an amount by which something falls short of what is needed or expected.
• shortage noun A situation where there is not enough of something needed.

Senses

déficit is used for these senses in English:

• deficit A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds (e.g. government) revenue.
• shortage A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.

deficit — full definition

1. noun A shortfall or lack — an amount by which something falls short of what is needed or expected.
2. noun In finance or government, the amount by which spending exceeds income.

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