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excess

/əkˈsɛs/
noun
  1. The state of surpassing or going beyond limits; the being of a measure beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; that which exceeds what is usual or proper

    "The excess of heavy water was given away to the neighbouring country."

  2. The degree or amount by which one thing or number exceeds another; remainder.

    "The difference between two numbers is the excess of one over the other."

  3. An undue indulgence of the appetite; transgression of proper moderation in natural gratifications; intemperance; dissipation.

Synonymsdeductible
Antonymsdeficiency
verb
  1. To declare (an employee) surplus to requirements, such that he or she might not be given work.

adjective
  1. More than is normal, necessary or specified.

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