Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Federal Deficit.
Federal Deficit - as a noun
An excess of the federal government's spending over its revenue
Example: "Federal deficits can cause inflation"
Example Sentences
"The federal deficit has been growing steadily over the past few years."
"The government implemented measures to reduce the federal deficit."
"The high federal deficit is a cause for concern among economists."
"The federal deficit is projected to reach a record amount this year."
"Efforts to decrease the federal deficit have proven to be ineffective."