Shortage
volume
British pronunciation/ʃˈɔːtɪd‍ʒ/
American pronunciation/ˈʃɔɹtədʒ/, /ˈʃɔɹtɪdʒ/

Definition & Meaning of "shortage"

Shortage
01

a lack of something needed, such as supplies, resources, or people

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The shortage of medical supplies during the pandemic highlighted the vulnerabilities in global supply chains.
Farmers faced a shortage of workers during the harvest season, impacting crop yields and agricultural production.
A gas shortage led to long lines at petrol stations.
02

an acute insufficiency

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