shortfall
[ shawrt-fawl ]
/ ˈʃɔrtˌfɔl /
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noun
the quantity or extent by which something falls short; deficiency; shortage.
the act or fact of falling short.
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British Dictionary definitions for shortfall
shortfall
/ (ˈʃɔːtˌfɔːl) /
noun
failure to meet a goal or a requirement
the amount of such a failure; deficiencya shortfall of £30m
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