DICTIONARY ENTRY
3 SYLLABLES
deficit
/'dɛfɪsɪt/ · dɛfɪsɪt
Deficit has 3 syllables: def · i · cit.
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noun. The property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required.
noun. A deficiency or failure in neurological or mental functioning.
noun. An excess of liabilities over assets (usually over a certain period).
noun. (sports) the score by which a team or individual is losing.
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