deficit
noun
the amount by which a sum of money falls short of the required amount.
deficits
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pluralof deficit.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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We all know inflation is too high, the Fed has a difficult job and fiscal deficits aren’t disappearing.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
“One should consider that France has been able to reduce its deficits quite significantly before,” Moulin said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
“Inflation is too high, leading central banks to raise short-term rates, while budget deficits and debt are unsustainably high, leading bond investors to push up longer-term rates,” said Mike Fratantoni, chief economist at the MBA.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
Budget deficits close to 10% of gross domestic product have pushed Brazil’s central bank to maintain high interest rates.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Milton, however, was aware of none of these physical deficits.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
