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Deficit

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A lack or shortage of something.

Sense 1: A financial deficit or shortfall in funds.

Example Sentence 1: The government is trying to reduce the budget deficit by implementing austerity measures.

Example Sentence 2: The company announced a deficit of $1 million in their quarterly report.

Sense 2: A deficit in knowledge or abilities.

Example Sentence 1: Due to his deficit in math skills, he struggled to solve complex equations.

Example Sentence 2: The student requested extra help to overcome her deficit in reading comprehension.

Sense 3: A trade deficit where imports exceed exports.

Example Sentence 1: The country's economy is suffering from a sharp increase in the trade deficit.

Example Sentence 2: The government is considering imposing tariffs to reduce the trade deficit.

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