noun Download 🔗Share That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus. Examples : "After the party, there was a surplus of cake; everyone had eaten their fill. " economy business finance amount Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government. Examples : "The government had a surplus of funds this year, exceeding the amount needed for regular expenses. " government finance economy state politics amount Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The remainder of a fund appropriated for a particular purpose. Examples : "The school had a surplus of pencils after the back-to-school sale. " economy business finance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Assets left after liabilities and debts, including capital stock have been deducted. Examples : "After paying all the bills, the family had a surplus of money this month. " asset business economy finance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To treat as surplus to requirements, to sell off. Examples : "The company is surplusing some of its outdated computer equipment to make room for new models. " business economy commerce Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Being or constituting a surplus; more than sufficient Examples : "It is surplus to our needs" amount business economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
