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deficit

/ˈdɛfɪsɪt/
noun
  1. Deficiency in amount or quality; a falling short; lack.

  2. A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds government revenue.

Synonymsfiscal deficit, shortfall
Antonymssuperavit

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