deficit

CEFRB1

/ˈdɛfɪsɪt/

noun

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01
noun
The amount by which something is less than needed.
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noun
Extra detail
A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds (e.g. government) revenue.

Examples

A huge federal budget deficit has been plaguing the American economy for many years.
How huge a deficit can the nation stand?

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Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

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In context

The company is in deficit.
The crop output this year has been comparatively small, owing to the deficit in rainfall.
But Wall Street, which has a case of deficit-attention disorder, is no longer focused on a balanced budget. "The bond market only worries about one thing at [a time.]

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But Wall Street, which has a case of deficit-attention disorder, is no longer focused on a balanced budget. "The bond market only worries about one thing at [a time.]
1996 August 4, “It's Time for a Reality Check on the Deficit”, in Contra Costa Times, Contra Costa, CA
Dr. Beeching's obvious intent is that if Scottish—and similarly unprofitable English and Welsh—railways are to be maintained, it must be done by an unconcealed subsidy; he is determined that the railways shall no longer be preoccupied with—and derided for—immense deficits which include the burden of social services the State must openly underwrite, if it wants them.
1962 October, “Talking of Trains: Passed to you, Mr. Macmillan”, in Modern Railways, page 220
Economically, too, London is startlingly different. The capital, unlike the country as a whole, has no budget deficit: London’s public spending matches the taxes paid in the city. The average Londoner contributes 70 percent more to Britain’s national income than people in the rest of the country.
2013 September 28, Kenan Malik, “London Is Special, but Not That Special”, in New York Times, retrieved 28 Sep 2013

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From French déficit, from Latin dēficit. Related to defect.