deficit
A deficit is an amount by which a resource, especially money, falls short of what is required or expected. It commonly describes a situation where spending exceeds income or when there is a shortage in a specific skill or quality.
Exemplos
3 de 5After buying the expensive car, he faced a personal budget deficit for the rest of the year.
He spent more money than he earned and had a shortage of funds after his purchase.
The government is struggling to reduce the national deficit through tax reforms.
The state is trying to fix the gap between its high spending and lower tax revenue.
I'm running on a sleep deficit this week because of the late-night projects.
I haven't slept enough lately and my body is lacking the rest it needs.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'deficient'. If you have a deficit, your bank account is 'deficient'—it is missing the money it should have.
Quiz rápido
The company's annual report showed a massive _____ because production costs were much higher than sales revenue.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: deficit
Exemplos
After buying the expensive car, he faced a personal budget deficit for the rest of the year.
everydayHe spent more money than he earned and had a shortage of funds after his purchase.
The government is struggling to reduce the national deficit through tax reforms.
formalThe state is trying to fix the gap between its high spending and lower tax revenue.
I'm running on a sleep deficit this week because of the late-night projects.
informalI haven't slept enough lately and my body is lacking the rest it needs.
The study indicates a significant cognitive deficit in patients suffering from the condition.
academicResearch shows a measurable lack of normal mental function in these specific patients.
The trade deficit widened this quarter as imports significantly outpaced exports.
businessThe company or country bought more from abroad than it sold, resulting in a loss.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
in deficit
having a negative balance or shortage
deficit spending
government spending financed by borrowing rather than taxation
structural deficit
a budget deficit that results from a fundamental imbalance
Frequentemente confundido com
Debt is the total amount of money owed over time, while deficit is the shortfall in a single period (e.g., a year).
Deficiency usually refers to a lack of a necessary quality or nutrient, while deficit is primarily used for quantities and finances.
Notas de uso
The word 'deficit' is most frequently used in financial and political contexts to discuss money. It is also common in psychology and medicine to describe a lack of certain abilities or functions.
Erros comuns
Learners often try to use 'deficit' as a verb; however, it only functions as a noun in standard English. They also confuse it with 'debt', which represents the accumulated total of deficits.
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'deficient'. If you have a deficit, your bank account is 'deficient'—it is missing the money it should have.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin 'deficit', the third-person singular present of 'deficere', meaning 'it is wanting' or 'it fails'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many Western democracies, the 'national deficit' is a major point of political contention during election cycles regarding fiscal responsibility.
Quiz rápido
The company's annual report showed a massive _____ because production costs were much higher than sales revenue.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: deficit
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