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    sur·plus
    [ˈsərpləs, ˈsərˌpləs]
    noun
    surplus (noun) · surpluses (plural noun)
    1. an amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess of production or supply over demand:
      "exports of food surpluses"
      • an excess of income or assets over expenditure or liabilities in a given period, typically a fiscal year:
        "a trade surplus of $1.4 billion"
      • the excess value of a company's assets over the face value of its stock.
    adjective
    surplus (adjective)
    1. more than what is needed or used; excess:
      "make the most of your surplus cash"
      • denoting a store selling excess or out-of-date military equipment or clothing:
        "she had picked up her boots in an army surplus store"
    Origin
    late Middle English: from Old French sourplus, from medieval Latin superplus, from super- ‘in addition’ + plus ‘more’.
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    noun
    1. an amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess of production or supply over demand:
      excess
      surfeit
      overabundance
      superabundance
      superfluity
      oversupply
      glut
      profusion
      plethora
      remainder
      residue
      remnant
      remains
      leftovers
      oversufficiency
      Opposite:
      dearth
      shortage
      lack
      adjective
      1. more than what is needed or used; excess:
        excess
        excessive
        leftover
        left
        unused
        remaining
        extra
        additional
        reserve
        spare
        superfluous
        redundant
        unwanted
        unneeded
        dispensable
        disposable
        expendable
        useless
        de trop
        in excess
        not required
        uncalled for
        Opposite:
        necessary
        insufficient
         
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        What is a surplus in the military?
        A surplus is something extra or left over. If your tree produces more apples than you can eat, you can make applesauce with the surplus of apples. The army surplus store sells old or out-of-date clothing and equipment that the military doesn't need. If you earn more money than you spend, then you have a surplus of cash.

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        Do you have a surplus of cash?
        If you earn more money than you spend, then you have a surplus of cash. The word surplus has familiar parts: sur- is a shortened form of super, meaning "extra" or "additional," and plus just means "more." "Surplus."

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        What is a surplus in economics?
        A surplus describes the amount of an asset or resource that exceeds the portion needed and used. A surplus can refer to income, profits, capital, and goods. A surplus exists when unpurchased products remain on store shelves or income earned exceeds expenses paid.

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        What is an army surplus store?
        The army surplus store sells old or out-of-date clothing and equipment that the military doesn't need. If you earn more money than you spend, then you have a surplus of cash. The word surplus has familiar parts: sur- is a shortened form of super, meaning "extra" or "additional," and plus just means "more."

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        What is surplus noun?
        Definition of surplus noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary an amount that is extra or more than you need in surplus Wheat was in surplus that year. After meeting domestic needs any surplus will be exported. Agricultural surpluses lead to the disposal of thousands of tonnes of food every year.

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        What is a surplus market?
        Markets are established in the city where peasants can bring their surplus supplies and the products of the soil. Find similar words to surplus using the buttons below. Surplus definition: Being more than or in excess of what is needed or required.

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        Sep 19, 2024 · Surplus is the amount of an asset or resource that exceeds what is needed. Learn about economic surplus, budget surplus, inventory surplus, and how they affect markets and …

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