Shortfall (Noun)
Meaning
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The company's revenue fell short of projections, resulting in a significant shortfall that impacted their ability to invest in new projects.
- The charity's fundraising efforts resulted in a shortfall of $10,000, which they hoped to make up through additional donations.
- The city's budget shortfall led to cuts in public services, including the closure of several community centers.
- The team's shortfall in scoring was evident in the final game, where they were unable to overcome their opponents' strong defense.
- The economic downturn resulted in a shortfall of skilled workers, as many had left the industry in search of more stable employment.