surpluse

[US]/ˈsɜːpləs/
[UK]/ˈsɜːrpləs/

Translation

n.an amount that remains more than what is needed or used; excess
adj.being more than what is required; excess
Word Forms
Pluralsurpluses

Example Sentences

the country achieved a budget surplus for the first time in a decade.

the factory has a surplus capacity of 500 units per month.

many countries are dealing with a surplus of skilled workers.

the store had to discount its surplus inventory before the new shipment arrived.

agricultural surpluses have led to lower prices for consumers.

the trade surplus increased significantly last quarter.

many food banks struggle to distribute the surplus from supermarkets.

the company reported a surplus of three million dollars in revenue.

some economists argue that population surplus can strain resources.

the power plant must manage its surplus energy during peak production hours.

schools are dealing with a surplus of applications this year.

foreign aid was sent to address the surplus refugees in the border camps.

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