surplus
Definition 1
Extent to which generation of goods, services, and resources (such as capital) exceeds their consumption. Surplus of resources is the bedrock on which capitalism is built.
Definition 2
Goods that are in excess of the requirement and cannot be returned to the vendor for credit, but are useful for some purpose.
Definition 3
Remainder of an appropriation account after all expenditure.
Definition 4
Unusual situation in a government budget where revenue exceeds expenditure.
Definition 5
Alternative term for capital surplus.
Definition 6
Alternative term for retained earnings.
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