deficit
US /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/
UK /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/
1.
deficit, mancanza
the amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small or less than what is required or expected
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The company reported a budget deficit of $5 million.
L'azienda ha riportato un deficit di bilancio di 5 milioni di dollari.
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Many countries are struggling with a trade deficit.
Molti paesi stanno lottando con un deficit commerciale.
2.
deficit, compromissione
a disadvantage or impairment
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He has a slight hearing deficit.
Ha un leggero deficit uditivo.
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The child showed a cognitive deficit in certain areas.
Il bambino ha mostrato un deficit cognitivo in alcune aree.