surplus

//ˈsɜːrpləs//
B2Frequency Level 10Neutral
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Noun

surplusSingular
surplusesPlural
1

An amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess of production or supply over demand.

The country has a surplus of wheat this year.

2

The excess of income or assets over expenditure or liabilities in a given period.

The company reported a budget surplus of $2 million this quarter.

Adjective

surplusCanonical form
1

More than what is needed or used; excess.

The company sold its surplus equipment at a discount.

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