déficit

Definitions of déficit
  1. noun
    the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
    synonyms: pénurie
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    type of:
    insuffisance, manque, pénurie
    lack of an adequate quantity or number
  2. noun
    an excess of liabilities over assets (usually over a certain period)
    synonyms: pénurie
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    types:
    déficit budgétaire
    an excess of expenditures over revenues
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