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deficits
1
the difference between the needed amount that is higher than the available amount, especially money
- The government faced a budget deficit due to increased spending and decreased revenue.
- The organization's deficit in funding forced it to cut back on programs and services.
- The trade deficit widened as imports exceeded exports for the fourth consecutive quarter.
- The company reported a deficit in sales for the fiscal year, leading to a decline in profits.
- The deficit in qualified personnel posed a challenge for the healthcare system.
2
an amount by which what is needed or expected exceeds what is available
- There was a deficit of volunteers for the charity event.
- A calorie deficit is necessary to lose weight effectively.
- The city faced a deficit of affordable housing.
- The team struggled due to a deficit of experienced players.
- Supply shortages created a deficit in essential goods.
3
the amount by which a competitor or team is losing
- The basketball team worked hard to overcome a 15-point deficit.
- By halftime, they faced a large deficit in the score.
- He reduced the deficit with a crucial goal.
- The runners tried to close the deficit in the final lap.
- The deficit in the final set was too big to recover from.
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a weakness or loss in cognitive or neurological function
- The patient showed a deficit in short-term memory.
- Neurological testing revealed deficits in motor skills.
- Learning deficits can be addressed with specialized education.
- Attention deficits affect classroom performance.
- Speech deficits were apparent after the stroke.