slight excess

Frequency: 5.22.9 per million words

A small amount by which something is more than what is needed or expected.

excessADJECTIVE + NOUN

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slight

Examples (10)

  • The production resulted in only a slight excess of materials.
  • There was a slight excess of applicants for the program this year.
  • The budget showed a slight excess over the projected costs.
  • We noticed a slight excess of inventory after the audit.
  • The recipe created a slight excess of dough for extra cookies.
  • The company reported a slight excess in quarterly earnings.
  • There's a slight excess of salt in this dish.
  • The survey revealed a slight excess of female participants.
  • We can afford a slight excess in our travel budget.
  • The medication dosage showed a slight excess in the blood test.