Surplus
/ˈsɜːpləs/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Surplus
noun
- 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.
verb
- To treat as surplus to requirements, to sell off.
adjective
- Being or constituting a surplus; more than sufficient
"It is surplus to our needs"
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SYNONYMS
oversum
ANTONYMS
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