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Vocabulary Entry
deficit
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A deficit is the amount by which something, usually money, is too small or less than expected.
Example Sentences
"The company's budget showed a significant deficit last quarter."
"After reviewing the accounts, we discovered a deficit in our operating funds."
"The government aims to reduce the deficit by cutting unnecessary expenditures."
V
verb
To deficit is to perform actions that lead to a deficit, though this usage is much less common.
Example Sentences
"The project may deficit if we overspend on materials."
"If we continue to deficit our resources, we will face financial issues."
"The business leaders agreed that they need to avoid deficit spending."