Search
Shortage
01
a lack of something needed, such as supplies, resources, or people
Example
The pandemic caused a shortage of personal protective equipment.
A gas shortage led to long lines at petrol stations.
Farmers faced a shortage of workers during the harvest season, impacting crop yields and agricultural production.
02
an acute insufficiency
Example
The pandemic caused a shortage of personal protective equipment.
A gas shortage led to long lines at petrol stations.
Farmers faced a shortage of workers during the harvest season, impacting crop yields and agricultural production.
Farmers are worried about a fertilizer shortage affecting their crops.
The shortage of medical supplies during the pandemic highlighted the vulnerabilities in global supply chains.
Nearby Words
