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deficit

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/ˈdɛfɪsɪt/ · def-i-cit

A deficiency or lack, especially in monetary terms.

Meanings

nounformal

A deficiency or lack, especially in monetary terms.

خاص طور پر مالیاتی لحاظ سے کمی یا فقدان۔

کمی

kami

Synonyms

shortagelackdeficiencyنقصکمیغفلت

Antonyms

surplusexcessabundanceفاضلزیادکثرت

Common Collocations

  • budget deficit
  • trade deficit
  • deficit spending

Example Sentences

The country is facing a budget deficit this year.

ملک اس سال بجٹ کی کمی کا سامنا کر رہا ہے۔

Mulk is saal bajat ki kami ka samna kar raha hai.

A trade deficit occurs when a country imports more than it exports.

تجارتی کمی اس وقت ہوتی ہے جب کوئی ملک اپنی برآمدات سے زیادہ درآمدات کرتا ہے۔

Tajarti kami is waqt hoti hai jab koi mulk apni baramadat se zyada import karta hai.

The deficit in the budget needs to be addressed immediately.

بجٹ میں کمی کا فوری طور پر حل نکالنا ہوگا۔

Bajat mein kami ka fori tor par hal nikalna hoga.

Easily Confused With

deficit vs. delay:Deficit refers to a lack or deficiency, while delay refers to something that is late or postponed.

Word Family

deficient
adjectiveکمی والا
deficiencies
nounکمیاں
deficitize
verbکمی پیدا کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'deficit' as a 'deficiency' in funds.

Imagine a bank account with a negative balance.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہر چیز کا ایک حد ہوتی ہے۔

Har cheez ka aik had hoti hai.

Everything has its limits.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "deficere" — to fail or be lacking

First known use: 16th century

The word 'deficit' entered the English language in the 16th century, derived from the Latin word 'deficere', which means to fail or be insufficient in some aspect.