English · Word Candidate

deficit

/ˈdɛfɪsɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: deficits

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Deficiency in amount or quality; a falling short; lack.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thiếu hụt về số lượng hoặc chất lượng

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Noun

Examples

The crop output this year has been comparatively small, owing to the deficit in rainfall.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds (e.g. government) revenue.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tình huống chi tiêu vượt quá thu nhập

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

Dr. Beeching's obvious intent is that if Scottish—and similarly unprofitable English and Welsh—railways are to be maintained, it must be done by an unconcealed subsidy; he is determined that the railways shall no longer be preoccupied with—and derided for—immense deficits which include the burden of

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “deficit” mean?

Deficiency in amount or quality; a falling short; lack.

Is “deficit” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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