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Deficit
noun
/ˈdɛfɪsɪt/
Word Frequency:
10.8
Definitions
1.
noun
Deficiency in amount or quality; a falling short; lack.
2.
noun
A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds government revenue.
Synonyms
fiscal deficit
shortfall
shortage
deficiency
deficient
insufficiency
lack
inadequacy
insufficient
shortcoming
failure
incompetence
Antonyms
superavit
Rhymes With
preface it
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