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Definition of deficit - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
shortagelack of something needed or expected
- The project faced a deficit of resources.
2.
financeTECH. the amount by which expenses exceed incomeTECH.
- The company reported a deficit this quarter.
3.
medicalTECH. shortfall in neurological or mental functionTECH.
- He was diagnosed with a cognitive deficit.
4.
sportsthe score difference by which a team is losing
- The team overcame a two-point deficit to win.
Expressions with deficit
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individual advocating for strict fiscal discipline
Deficit hawks often push for budget cuts.
spend more money than is received in revenue
The government will run a deficit this fiscal year.
state of eating fewer calories than the body uses
A caloric deficit is needed for weight loss.
disorder marked by poor concentration, often with impulsive overactivity
He was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder in elementary school.
chronic condition with inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
He was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
amount by which spending exceeds revenue
The government faced a budget deficit of several billion dollars..
negative balance in a nation's current account
A current account deficit can impact the nation's currency value.
government spending exceeding revenue to boost economy
The country relied on deficit spending to recover from the recession.
shortfall in fulfilling democratic principles
Critics argue that the organization suffers from a democratic deficit.
shortfall in a government's budget
The fiscal deficit has widened this year.
expected takings fall below spending needs
The city faced a revenue deficit after tax income missed projections.
difference when a country's imports exceed the value of its exports
The trade deficit has widened significantly this quarter..
tax strategy to offset future profits with past losses
Deficit carry-forward helped the firm manage its tax liabilities.
government spending more than its income to boost economy
The country used deficit financing to recover from the recession.
the amount by which government spending exceeds revenue
The federal deficit increased due to higher military spending.
shortage of oxygen in the body during intense physical activity
During the marathon, runners often experience an oxygen deficit..
persistent budget shortfall during normal economic conditions
The country faced a structural deficit despite economic growth.
budget gap that repeats as growth rises and falls
During the slowdown, the finance minister warned of a cyclical deficit.
amount by which planned or actual spending is higher than income in a budget
The country faces a growing budgetary deficit this fiscal year.
shortfall in government yearly budget when spending is higher than income
The minister promised to cut the current deficit without raising taxes.
difference when government spending is higher than its collected income
The country reduced its general government deficit after several tax reforms.
situation where income exceeds expenses
The company reported a negative deficit for the first quarter.
Origin of deficit
Latin, deficit (it is lacking)
Terms with deficit included in their meaning
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mathematics
being a negative quantity or deficit
money management
make income and spending equal so there is no deficit
account status
amount by which account is in credit or deficit
recovery
recover from a deficit in a competition
finance
indicating a negative or deficit situation
acr: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
disorder affecting focus and behavior
finance
compensate for a financial deficit or damage
public finance
spending plan with strict limits designed to reduce debt or deficit
finance
shift resources to cover another deficit
acr: attention deficit disorder
condition where focusing is hard
financial loss
showing a financial loss or deficit
economic deficit
shortfall in funds for a country's imports and debts
finance deficit
amount by which debts exceed assets in financial terms
business
engage in deficit spending to boost economy
sports
overall deficit in a competition or game
abr: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder-combined
shows both attention and hyperactivity problems together
acr: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder-Primarily Hyperactive/Impulsive
condition with too much energy and impulsive actions
abr: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder-Primarily Inattentive
type of ADHD with mostly trouble paying attention
acr: deficit disorder
condition with trouble focusing or sitting still
psychology
dated term for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
medical
deficit of amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac
finance
indicating financial loss or deficit
finance
spending cut by a governor to fix budget deficit
acr: Vapor Pressure Deficit
difference between air moisture and maximum possible moisture
Examples of deficit in a sentence
The country is facing a deficit in healthcare funding. The national deficit has grown significantly. Efforts to reduce the deficit were unsuccessful. The stroke left him with a speech deficit. Her memory deficit was noticeable after the accident. They struggled to close the deficit in the final quarter.
The coach focused on strategies to reduce the deficit.
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- French:déficit, perte, ...
- German:Defizit, Rückstand, ...
- Italian:deficit, disavanzo, ...
- Spanish:déficit, saldo negativo, ...
- Portuguese:défice, saldo negativo, ...
- Chinese:赤字, 逆差, ...
- Japanese:不足, 障害, ...
- Arabic:عَجْز, نَقص مالي, ...
- Hebrew:מַחְסוֹר, גֵּירָעוֹן, ...
- Russian:дефицит, недостаток, ...
- Ukrainian:дефіцит, відставання, ...
- Hindi:कमी, राजकोषीय घाटा, ...
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