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deficiency vs deficit
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| deficiencynoun/dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/ | Meaning a lack of something that is needed, such as a vitamin; also a weakness or fault | Goes with vitamin deficiency | Example Vitamin D deficiency is common in people who rarely go outside. |
| deficitnoun/ˈdef.ə.sɪt/ | Meaning the amount by which money spent or owed is more than money received; also a lack of something | Goes with budget deficit | Example The government plans to cut spending to reduce the budget deficit. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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