transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈdefɪsɪt ]
n. 1 the amount by which a thing (esp. a sum of money) is too small. 2 an excess of liabilities over assets in a given period, esp. a financial year (opp. SURPLUS). ødeficit financing financing of (esp. State) spending by borrowing. deficit spending spending, esp. by the State, financed by borrowing. [F d÷ficit f. L deficit 3rd sing. pres. of deficere (as DEFECT)]