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deficit

[def-uh-sit, dih-fis-it] / ˈdɛf ə sɪt, dɪˈfɪs ɪt /
NOUN
shortage of something needed, required
Synonyms
STRONGEST
loss shortfall
STRONG
arrears defalcation default deficiency dues inadequacy insufficiency lack paucity scantiness shortcoming
WEAK
dead horse due bill in hock in the hole in the red insufficience red ink underage
Antonyms
STRONG
abundance adequacy advantage enough perfection plenty satisfaction success sufficiency
WEAK
excess superfluousness

Example Sentences

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The race report from Suzuka actually mentioned that more than half Aston Martin's deficit to the front was caused by the chassis.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Production disruptions in the Middle East has likely led to a deficit of 1.2 million-1.5 million barrels per day in 2026 in the global oil market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

This “formula,” it was quickly discovered, actually just represented the trade deficit with each country.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

But the Bruins committed four consecutive turnovers to let Texas narrow the deficit even as the Longhorns struggled to make baskets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Through knowledge, political will, and perhaps some luck, we seem to have tamed inflation and the budget deficit.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover