Defizit — meaning in English

English meaning

• deficit noun A shortfall or lack — an amount by which something falls short of what is needed or expected.
• failing noun A weakness or flaw in someone's character or ability.

Senses

Defizit is used for these senses in English:

• deficit A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds (e.g. government) revenue.
• failing weakness; defect

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.

failing — full definition

1. noun A weakness or flaw in someone's character or ability.
2. prep Used to introduce an alternative if the first option is not possible.

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