ALL meanings of deficit
def·i·cit
D d - countable noun deficit A deficit is the amount by which something is less than what is required or expected, especially the amount by which the total money received is less than the total money spent. 3
- noun deficit the amount by which an actual sum is lower than that expected or required 3
- noun deficit an excess of liabilities over assets 3
- noun deficit an excess of expenditures over revenues during a certain period 3
- noun deficit an excess of payments over receipts on the balance of payments 3
- noun deficit the amount by which a sum of money is less than the required amount; specif., an excess of liabilities over assets, of losses over profits, or of expenditure over income 3
- noun deficit A deficit is a situation in which liabilities are greater than assets. 3
- noun deficit A deficit is a situation in which expenses are greater than revenues during a particular accounting period. 3
- noun deficit the amount by which a sum of money falls short of the required amount. 1
- noun deficit the amount by which expenditures or liabilities exceed income or assets. 1
- noun deficit a lack or shortage; deficiency. 1
- noun deficit a disadvantage, impairment, or handicap: The team's major deficit is its poor pitching. 1
- noun deficit a loss, as in the operation of a business. 1
- noun deficit budget: shortfall 1
- noun deficit lack, shortage 1
- noun deficit The amount by which something, esp. a sum of money, is too small. 1
- noun deficit Deficiency in amount or quality; a falling short; lack. 0
- noun deficit A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds government revenue. 0