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deficit

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﹒The amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small.

﹒A lack or shortage of something, such as an amount or quality.

Examples

﹒The government is struggling to reduce the national budget deficit.

﹒A lack of sleep can lead to a significant deficit in cognitive performance.

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