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surplus

/ˈsɜːpləs/

noun

Meaning

  • That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus.

  • Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government.

  • The remainder of a fund appropriated for a particular purpose.

  • Assets left after liabilities and debts, including capital stock have been deducted.

Synonyms

oversum

verb

Meaning

  • To treat as surplus to requirements, to sell off.

adjective

Meaning

  • Being or constituting a surplus; more than sufficient

    "It is surplus to our needs"