shortness vs surplus

shortness

noun
  • The property of being short or terse. 

  • The property of being short, of being small of stature or brief. 

  • The result or product of being short. 

surplus

noun
  • Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government. 

  • The remainder of a fund appropriated for a particular purpose. 

  • That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus. 

  • assets left after liabilities and debts, including capital stock have been deducted. 

adj
  • Being or constituting a surplus; more than sufficient. 

verb
  • To treat as surplus to requirements; to sell off or dismiss from employment, etc. 

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