surplus


Definition: Meaning of, surplus in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈsəːpləs /

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surplus surpluses
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  1. an amount of something that is more than what is needed or used [=  excess]
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  2. the amount of money that a country or company has left after it has paid for all the things it needs
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  1. more than what is needed or used
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  2. be surplus to requirements British English formal to be no longer necessary
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surplus used in phrases

  • trade surplus (noun)
    1. technical the amount by which the value of the goods that a country sells to other countries is more than the value of the goods it buys from them
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