16 entries under deficit topic. ×

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deficiency(noun, loss, defect, inadequacy, inability)
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inadequacy(noun, loss, defect, imperfection, shortage)
5
shortcoming(noun, loss, defect, inadequacy, inability)
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insufficiency(noun, loss, defect, imperfection, inadequacy)
3
shortfall(noun, loss, imperfection, insufficiency)
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arrears(noun, loss, imperfection, inadequacy)
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defalcation(noun, defect, inadequacy, shortage, inability)
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default(noun, loss, imperfection, inadequacy)
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gap(noun, loss, underperformance)
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deficit imperfection(noun, expression, loss, flaw, inadequacy)
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in the hole(noun, expression, loss, flaw, imperfection)
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in the red(noun, expression, loss, imperfection, inadequacy)
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insufficience(noun, loss, imperfection, inadequacy)
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loss(noun, imperfection, inadequacy, underperformance)
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red ink(noun, expression, loss, flaw, imperfection)
0
underperformance
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