Shortfall Meaning
/ʃˈɔˌrtfɔl/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn instance of falling short, of not meeting a quota, an obligation, or more generally any expected target.
nounThe amount by which such a quota, obligation, etc., was missed.
Sentence Examples
A budget deficit will occur because of a revenue shortfall.
The government is currently facing a shortfall in tax revenue.
CEFR Practice Quiz
There was a ____ in funds after the project cost more than planned.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The charity had to cancel the event because there was a significant ____ in the expected donations.
Word Origin & History
Deverbal from fall short. By surface analysis, short + fall.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
There was a ____ in funds after the project cost more than planned.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The charity had to cancel the event because there was a significant ____ in the expected donations.