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.