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'deficit' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'deficit' with 5 example sentences.


deficit noun

: the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required

: a deficiency or failure in neurological or mental functioning

: (sports) the score by which a team or individual is losing

: an excess of liabilities over assets (usually over a certain period)


  • A budget deficit will occur because of a revenue shortfall.
  • The United States has a large trade deficit.
  • Eliminating the deficit will be a very difficult job.
  • The company incurred a deficit of $400 million during the first quarter.
  • He made up for the deficit.
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