shortfall
noun
the quantity or extent by which something falls short; deficiency; shortage.
shortfalls
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pluralof shortfall.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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On top of monthly dues, some communities might also require homeowners to pay special assessments to cover sudden repairs for the building or funding shortfalls.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
In past crises—even in the Middle East—Gulf oil supplies and spare capacity helped offset shortfalls from countries like Iraq, Kuwait and even Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Last month, a Los Angeles County civil grand jury report found L.A.’s budget shortfalls and dwindling zoo membership would make it difficult to maintain the zoological park in the long term.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
BBC Your Voice has been speaking to families affected by what they see as shortfalls in the system.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
It said that Governor Thomas Corbett had proposed that the state’s institutions of higher learning should consider closing their budget shortfalls by drilling for natural gas on their campuses.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
