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Definition of Shortfall
1. Noun. The property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required. "New blood vessels bud out from the already dilated vascular bed to make up the nutritional deficit"
Generic synonyms: Deficiency, Inadequacy, Insufficiency
Specialized synonyms: Oxygen Deficit
Definition of Shortfall
1. Noun. An instance of not meeting a quota or of having an insufficient amount. ¹
2. Noun. The amount by which a quota is missed; the amount missing. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Shortfall
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Shortfall
Literary usage of Shortfall
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Saving Electricity in a Hurry: Dealing with Temporary Shortfalls in ...by International Energy Agency by International Energy Agency (2005)
"The major steps in developing a strategy to quickly save electricity include: •
Identify the kind of electricity shortfall, eg energy or capacity (what kind ..."
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