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deficit
nounmasculineformalcommon/dɨ.ˈfi.sɨ/de·fi·ce
Definition
1The amount by which something, especially money or resources, is insufficient; a shortfall.
Usage examples
“The country's budget deficit worries economists.”
“There is a vitamin deficit in your diet.”
Common combinations
budget deficittrade deficitdemocratic deficitreduce the deficit