Meaning of Surplus

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Surplus

1. 1
   n.

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

2. 2
   n.

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

3. 3
   a.

   Being or constituting a surplus; more than sufficient; as, surplus revenues; surplus population; surplus words.

4. 4
   n.

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

5. 5
   n.

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

6. 6
   a.

   Being or constituting a surplus; more than sufficient; as, surplus revenues; surplus population; surplus words.