1. (noun) the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required

• shortage
• shortfall

1. (noun) (sports) the score by which a team or individual is losing

• athletics
• sport

1. (noun) the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required

• oxygen deficit

2. (noun) an excess of liabilities over assets (usually over a certain period)

• budget deficit
• trade deficit

1. (noun) the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required

• deficiency
• inadequacy
• insufficiency

2. (noun) a deficiency or failure in neurological or mental functioning

• deficiency
• lack
• want

3. (noun) (sports) the score by which a team or individual is losing

• score

4. (noun) an excess of liabilities over assets (usually over a certain period)

• liabilities

1. (noun) (sports) the score by which a team or individual is losing

• lead