CEFR B2

deficit

noun

Meaning

A shortfall or lack, especially the amount by which a sum of money is too small, or the difference between what is needed and what is available.

Examples

The government reported a budget deficit of over $1 trillion.
There is a serious deficit of qualified teachers in rural areas.

Synonyms: shortage, shortfall, lack, insufficiency

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deficit (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛfɪsɪt/

Definition

A shortfall or lack, especially the amount by which a sum of money is too small, or the difference between what is needed and what is available.

Examples

The government reported a budget deficit of over $1 trillion.
There is a serious deficit of qualified teachers in rural areas.
The team's offensive deficit was evident in their low scoring.

How to Use deficit

deficit in (prepositional phrase): A lack of something in a particular area or aspect. — "There is a significant deficit in public services in this region."
deficit of (prepositional phrase): A lack or shortage of a specific thing. — "The report highlighted a deficit of skilled workers in the tech industry."
operating deficit (collocation): The amount by which operating costs exceed operating revenue. — "The company's operating deficit widened due to increased raw material costs."

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