budget deficit

US /ˈbʌdʒɪt ˈdɛfɪsɪt/
UK /ˈbʌdʒɪt ˈdɛfɪsɪt/
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defisit belanjawan

the amount by which a government's spending exceeds its revenue over a particular period, typically a fiscal year

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The country is facing a significant budget deficit this year.
Negara itu menghadapi defisit belanjawan yang ketara tahun ini.
Reducing the budget deficit is a top priority for the new administration.
Mengurangkan defisit belanjawan adalah keutamaan utama bagi pentadbiran baharu.