deficit

US /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/
UK /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/
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1.

deficit, mancanza

the amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small or less than what is required or expected

:
The company reported a budget deficit of $5 million.
L'azienda ha riportato un deficit di bilancio di 5 milioni di dollari.
Many countries are struggling with a trade deficit.
Molti paesi stanno lottando con un deficit commerciale.
2.

deficit, compromissione

a disadvantage or impairment

:
He has a slight hearing deficit.
Ha un leggero deficit uditivo.
The child showed a cognitive deficit in certain areas.
Il bambino ha mostrato un deficit cognitivo in alcune aree.