noun
a lack or shortage of something, especially a sum of money
adjective
related to or characterized by a deficit
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The country's budget deficit has been steadily increasing over the past few years.
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We're in a bit of a deficit when it comes to snacks in the office kitchen.
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I'm totally in a deficit when it comes to sleep this week.
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His deficit in social skills makes it hard for him to make friends easily.