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zero deficit

[ˈzɪroʊ ˈdɛfɪsɪt]
nounpl: zero deficits
déficit zero
1. A fiscal policy goal or achievement where government revenues equal government expenditures, resulting in no budget deficit
The government aimed for a zero deficit budget by cutting unnecessary spending.
O governo almejava um orçamento com déficit zero cortando gastos desnecessários.
2. In business, a state where liabilities or losses are completely offset by assets or gains
The company achieved zero deficit operations after restructuring its finances.
A empresa alcançou operações com déficit zero após reestruturar suas finanças.
Synonyms
balanced budgetfiscal balanceeven budget
Antonyms
budget deficitdeficit spendingnegative balance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
déficit zero
Standard usage in economic and political discussions
São Paulo
déficit zero
Common in business and government contexts
Portugal
déficit zero
Used in EU fiscal policy discussions

Related Idioms & Phrases

balanced budget
fiscal equilibrium
break-even point
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