surplus (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsɜːpləs/
Definition
An amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess.
Examples
The company reported a significant surplus in its annual profits.
There was a surplus of skilled workers in the region, leading to high unemployment.
Governments often try to maintain a trade surplus to boost their economy.
How to Use surplus
- surplus of (prepositional phrase)
- An amount of something that is more than what is needed. — "There was a surplus of volunteers for the event."
- surplus to requirements (idiom)
- More than is needed for a particular purpose. — "After the project was completed, several pieces of equipment were surplus to requirements."
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