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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Orders were also issued by the Department of Animal Care and Control to correct deficits in housing facilities and sanitation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
A clearer understanding of how these neurons function could eventually contribute to new ways of addressing motivational deficits, including loss of motivation and difficulty maintaining goal-directed behavior.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
Most of Wales and Northern Ireland have also had rainfall deficits, although parts of western Scotland have been wetter than average.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned of risks shifting below the surface, pointing to inflation and big fiscal deficits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Milton, however, was aware of none of these physical deficits.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
