surplus

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   more than is needed, desired, or required

   There were surplus goods last year.

2. 2
   noun

   a quantity much larger than is needed

   We have a surplus of cheese.

3. 3
   adj

   Being or constituting a surplus; more than sufficient.

   surplus population

4. 4
   verb

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

   This employee was engaged to direct asphalt plants and inasmuch as the work for which he had been employed was completed, he was surplused and his return travel was approved […]

5. 5
   noun

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

6. 6
   noun

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

7. 7
   noun

   The remainder of a fund appropriated for a particular purpose.

8. 8
   noun

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

Etymology

From Middle English surplus, from Middle French surplus. Compare French surplus.