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surplus
Definition:
(nou) a quantity much larger than is needed
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsɜːpləs
Examples:
The surplus products are in the basement.
The goal of the capitalist is to produce surplus value.
The surplus is the candidate's vote minus the quota.
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