deficit
deficit
n.
lack; shortage
Deficit
A deficit is the amount by which a sum falls short of some reference amount.
Déficit
deficit
Noun
1. the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
(synonym) shortage, shortfall
(hypernym) insufficiency, inadequacy, deficiency
(hyponym) oxygen deficit
2. an excess of liabilities over assets (usually over a certain period)
(hypernym) liabilities
(hyponym) budget deficit
déficit
nm.
deficit, gap
deficit
nm.
deficit, deficiency, shortage, shortfall