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Synonyms
def·i·cit (dĕf́ĭ-sĭt)

[French déficit, from Latin dēficit, it is lacking third person sing. present tense of dēficere, to fail, be lacking; see defect.]

noun 

    1. Inadequacy or insufficiency: a deficit in grain production.
    2. A deficiency or impairment in mental or physical functioning.
    3. An unfavorable condition or position; a disadvantage: rallied from a three-game deficit to win the playoffs.
    1. The amount by which a sum of money falls short of the required or expected amount; a shortage: large budget deficits.
    2. A business loss.