Definition of Shortfall
Shortfall
short·fall


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
an instance of failing to meet some need or expectation or a deficiency of some requirement;

e.g. It was my shortfall that I borrowed more money than I was able to repay.

(noun)
the amount or deficit by which one has failed to meet an expectation, requirement, or need;

e.g. They are facing a shortfall of several thousand dollars in the funding they need for the project.



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