Shortfall: meaning, definitions and examples

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shortfall

[ ˈʃɔːtfɔːl ]

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financial

A shortfall is a situation in which the amount of something that is needed is not enough.

Synonyms

deficiency, deficit, shortage

Examples of usage

There is a shortfall in the budget this year.
The company is facing a significant shortfall in revenue.
We need to find a way to address the shortfall in funding for the project.

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general

A shortfall is a failure to reach a particular level or target.

Synonyms

failure, gap, lack

Examples of usage

The team's performance fell short due to a shortfall in communication.
There was a significant shortfall in meeting the sales target.
The organization experienced a shortfall in meeting the deadline.

Translations

Translations of the word "shortfall" in other languages:

🇵🇹 déficit

🇮🇳 कमी

🇩🇪 Defizit

🇮🇩 kekurangan

🇺🇦 дефіцит

🇵🇱 niedobór

🇯🇵 不足 (fusoku)

🇫🇷 déficit

🇪🇸 déficit

🇹🇷 açık

🇰🇷 부족 (bujok)

🇸🇦 عجز (ajz)

🇨🇿 nedostatek

🇸🇰 nedostatok

🇨🇳 缺口 (quēkǒu)

🇸🇮 primanjkljaj

🇮🇸 skortur

🇰🇿 жетіспеушілік

🇬🇪 დეფიციტი (deficiti)

🇦🇿 çatışmazlıq

🇲🇽 déficit

Word origin

The term 'shortfall' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the combination of 'short' and 'fall'. It was initially used in financial contexts to describe a deficit or shortage of funds. Over time, the term has expanded to encompass any situation where there is a lack or failure to meet a specific requirement or target.