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Definition of Surplus
1. Adjective. More than is needed, desired, or required. "Surplus cheese distributed to the needy"
Similar to: Unnecessary, Unneeded
Derivative terms: Redundance, Redundancy, Redundancy, Redundancy, Redundancy, Superfluity, Supernumerary
2. Noun. A quantity much larger than is needed.
Generic synonyms: Overabundance, Overmuch, Overmuchness, Superabundance
Definition of Surplus
1. n. That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus.
2. a. Being or constituting a surplus; more than sufficient; as, surplus revenues; surplus population; surplus words.
Definition of Surplus
1. Noun. That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus. ¹
2. Noun. Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government. ¹
3. Noun. (legal) The remainder of a fund appropriated for a particular purpose. ¹
4. Noun. (legal) assets left after liabilities and debts, including capital stock have been deducted. ¹
5. Adjective. Being or constituting a surplus; more than sufficient; as, surplus revenues; surplus population; surplus words. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Surplus
1. to treat as being in excess of what is needed [v -PLUSED, -PLUSING, -PLUSES or -PLUSSED, -PLUSSING, -PLUSSES]
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