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Shortfall
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the gap between the quantity or amount that is needed or expected and what is actually available
shortfall
n
Example
The shortfall in rainfall this year has caused concern among farmers.
The company faced a significant shortfall in their quarterly revenue projections.
The charity event's donations had a shortfall compared to last year's total.
Due to the unexpected expenses, there was a shortfall in the budget.
The team worked overtime to make up for the shortfall in production.
