deficit — the amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdefɪsɪt/
Korean meaning: 부족액, 적자, 결핍
Korean pronunciation: 데-피-싯 (강세: 데)
Example Sentences
- My diet has a serious chocolate deficit - I need more cookies!
- The company reported a deficit of $2 million this quarter.
- There's a deficit of common sense in his decision-making.
deficit
NOUN//ˈdefɪsɪt//
the amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small
Not enough money to cover expenses
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Origin
From Latin 'deficere' meaning 'to fail' or 'to be lacking', combined with the suffix '-it' which forms nouns indicating a state or condition.
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“My diet has a serious chocolate deficit - I need more cookies!”
“The company reported a deficit of $2 million this quarter.”
“There's a deficit of common sense in his decision-making.”
“Korea aims to reduce its current account deficit through export promotion.”
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