"Surplus" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Surplus" Meaning

Surplus refers to a quantity or amount that is greater than what is needed or required. It can also refer to a situation where a person or organization has more of something than they can use or sell.

For example:

"The company has a surplus of food that needs to be donated to charity." ( quantity exceeding requirements)
"The country has a surplus of labor and can't find enough jobs for everyone." (excess supply of labor)

In finance, surplus refers to the excess of income over expenses, which can be used to save or invest.

"The company's surplus from last year was invested in new technology."

"Surplus" Examples

Examples of "surplus":

1. Economic sense: "The company had a surplus of cash, so it invested it in new equipment."

2. Idiomatic expressions: "She has a surplus of free time on her hands and will spend it on traveling."

3. Medical context: "After losing a lot of weight, he had a surplus of energy and felt healthier."

4. Agricultural context: "Farmers faced a surplus of wheat due to good harvests and had to sell some of it on the market."

5. Business management: "The retail store had a surplus stock of winter clothing and needed to hold a sale to get rid of it."