Shortfall Definition

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noun
shortfalls
A failure to attain a specified amount or level; a shortage.
American Heritage
The act or an instance of falling short, or the amount of the shortage.
Webster's New World
The amount by which a quota is missed; the amount missing.
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Noun

Singular:
shortfall
Plural:
shortfalls

Origin of Shortfall

  • From to fall short

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Shortfall Sentence Examples

  • The decline in stock markets has left many British retirees facing a huge shortfall in their expected incomes.

  • Urgent steps are now necessary to redress the shortfall.

  • As identified above the actual salary paid to the worker may involve a considerable shortfall to the deemed emolument.

  • Also, these figures don't appear to take into account the projected shortfall, which I can only assume is not entirely relevant.

  • If we do not meet our aims we work pro-actively to overcome any shortfall.

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