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deficit

/ˈdɛfəsət/

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noun

plural -cits

[count] an amount (such as an amount of money) that is less than the amount that is needed

The government is facing a deficit of $3 billion.

We will reduce the federal budget deficit.

Some economists advocate deficit spending [=spending borrowed money] to boost a slumping economy. - opposite surplus; see also trade deficit

the amount by which a person or team is behind in a game or contest

The team overcame a four-point deficit to win the game.

chiefly US :a problem that causes a decrease in some ability

She has a slight hearing deficit in her left ear. - see also attention deficit disorder