as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
a growing deficit in the number of hours devoted to sleep
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Recent Examples of deficit
The company has a working capital deficit of $403,014 as of September 30, 2024, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
BROOQLY plans to raise additional capital and expand its market presence to address its financial challenges.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 29 Nov. 2024
Fear a little bit, deficit hawks: That surplus has declined in five of the seven years since that record was set.
—Ken Roberts, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
That’s the kind of deficit the president-elect would like to reverse in the U.S.’s favor.
—Byjames Morris, Fortune Europe, 26 Nov. 2024
Keeping waste and the deficit constantly in front of taxpayers through social media campaigns and internet memes is designed to create a movement in support of spending cuts and minimize the political impact on those who ultimately will have to vote to put the reductions in place.
—Nolan Finley, The Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2024
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This is also a major factor in the inventory shortage problem the market is facing.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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With a serious labor shortage and the growing IT skills gap impacting industries and regions across the globe, companies must get creative about finding new talent.Allie Danziger, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The long hours and lack of backup have created an environment where human errors are more likely, leading to unreliable tests and creating more work for the lab’s skeleton crew.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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Too often people invest in ideas that have not been proven in the market yet, and a lack of demand puts the business out of business. Test your business idea before going all in.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Finally, it should also be noted that alcohol consumption can also contribute to magnesium deficiency.Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
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Where is Sura Ali now? Praised for her quiet confidence, Sura Ali brought her A-game to every challenge on Rhythm + Flow — despite also battling health issues from a vitamin B12 deficiency.Emily Blackwood, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Deficit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deficit. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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