surplussing

sur·plus

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Definitions of surplussing word

noun surplussing something that remains above what is used or needed. 1
noun surplussing an amount, quantity, etc., greater than needed. 1
noun surplussing agricultural produce or a quantity of food grown by a nation or area in excess of its needs, especially such a quantity of food purchased and stored by a governmental program of guaranteeing farmers a specific price for certain crops. 1
noun surplussing Accounting. the excess of assets over liabilities accumulated throughout the existence of a business, excepting assets against which stock certificates have been issued; excess of net worth over capital-stock value. an amount of assets in excess of what is requisite to meet liabilities. 1
adjective surplussing being a surplus; being in excess of what is required: surplus wheat. 1
verb with object surplussing to treat as surplus; sell off; retire: The government surplussed some of its desert lands. 1

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; Middle English (noun) < Old French < Medieval Latin superplus, equivalent to super- super- + plus plus

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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