deficit
def·i·cit / ˈdefəsit/ • n. the amount by which something, esp. a sum of money, is too small. ∎ an excess of expenditure or liabilities over income or assets in a given period: an annual operating deficit. ∎ (in sports) the amount or score by which a team or individual is losing: came back from a 3–0 deficit. ∎ technical a deficiency or failing, esp. in a neurological or psychological function.
Deficit
DEFICIT
A deficiency, misappropriation, or defalcation; a minus balance; something wanting.
Deficit is commonly used to mean any kind of shortage, as in an account, a number, or a balance due. Deficit spending or financing involves taking in less money than the amount that is paid out.
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deficit XVIII. — F. déficit — L. dēficit there is wanting, 3rd pers. sing. pres. ind. of dēficere (see DEFECT); formerly placed against an item in an account.
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