Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A situation where there is not enough of something, usually referring to money or resources.
Deficit
/ˈdefəsət/Synonyms:
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Examples:
How was this deficit possible?"
The company announced a $2 million deficit this quarter.
The national budget deficit has reached alarming levels.
Etymology:
From Latin deficit meaning it is lacking, from deficere combining de- (indicating reversal) with facere (to do). First used in this context in the late 18th century.
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