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noun
1.
the amount by which a sum of money falls short of the required amount.
2.
the amount by which expenditures or liabilities exceed income or assets.
3.
a lack or shortage; deficiency.
4.
a disadvantage, impairment, or handicap: The team's major deficit is its poor pitching.
5.
a loss, as in the operation of a business.
Origin:
1775–85; < Latin dēficit (it) lacks, 3rd person singular present indicative of dēficere; see deficient
1775–85; < Latin dēficit (it) lacks, 3rd person singular present indicative of dēficere; see deficient
Related forms
su·per·def·i·cit, noun
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Word Origin & History
deficit
1782, from Fr. deficit (1690), from L. deficit "it is wanting," an introductory word in clauses of inventory, third pers. sing. pres. indicative of deficere "to be deficient" (see deficient).
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Medical Dictionary
deficit def·i·cit (děf'ĭ-sĭt)
n.
A lack or deficiency of a substance.
A lack or impairment in mental or physical functioning.
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Cultural Dictionary
deficit definition
A shortage, especially the amount by which a sum of money falls short of what is required; a debt.
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