shortage
shor
ˈʃɔr
shawr
tage
tɪʤ
tij
British pronunciation
/ˈʃɔːtɪʤ/

Definition & Meaning of "shortage"in English

Shortage
01

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

example
Examples
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.
02

an acute insufficiency

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