Federal deficit Synonyms

Definitions for Federal


  • (adjective) characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities
  • (adjective) of or relating to the central government of a federation
  • (adjective) national ; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units

Definitions for Deficit


  • (noun) a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
  • (noun) the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
  • (noun) an excess of liabilities over assets (usually over a certain period )