What is another word for deficits?

Pronunciation: [dˈɛfɪsˌɪts] (IPA)

Deficits are negative balances or shortfalls. They are often associated with financial or economic matters, but can also be used to refer to other types of deficiencies or inadequacies. Some synonyms for deficits include shortfalls, shortages, inadequacies, deficiencies, insufficiencies, shortcomings, lapses, deficits, and gaps. These words can apply to a wide range of situations, such as a lack of resources, skills, information, or support. They can also be used to describe deficits in physical or mental abilities, such as a hearing deficit or a language deficit. Whatever the context, synonyms for deficits highlight areas where improvement is needed or where more attention is required.

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Usage examples for Deficits

Moreover, this tobacco tribute is a great burden on the colonial budget; which, in spite of all deficits, is charged with the expenses attending the collection of the tobacco, its packing, its cost of local transport, and half the expense of its carriage to Europe.
"The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes"
Tomás de Comyn Fedor Jagor Rudolf Ludwig Carl Virchow Charles Wilkes
While the budget deficits during my term are higher than I would have liked, their size is determined for the most part by economic conditions.
"State of the Union Addresses of Jimmy Carter"
Jimmy Carter
I believed Mrs. Stan-nace still had money, though she pretended that, called upon at every turn to retrieve deficits, she had long since poured it into the general fund.
"Embarrassments"
Henry James

Famous quotes with Deficits

  • I believe we can and should have it all. Lower deficits but higher spending. More peace with a bigger military that goes off and kills terrorists and whatnot. A cleaner environment without forcing SUVs off the road.
    Craig Armstrong
  • For the last 4 years, our Federal Government has produced the four biggest deficits in history, and the estimated 2006 deficit of $423 billion is projected to be the largest of all.
    Melissa Bean
  • Today, we have a trade regime which has led to the largest trade deficits this country has ever experienced.
    Xavier Becerra
  • It is past time for Republican leadership to answer for record deficits and reckless spending, both in Iraq and in the U.S. It's time for a plan to bring our troops home.
    Sherrod Brown
  • On the issues that I care deeply about - the environment, Roe vs. Wade, the war in Iraq, with no weapons of mass destruction, the tax cuts that are now leading to deficits, I've got some deep issues with the president.
    Lincoln Chafee

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