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Definitions

shortfall

[shawrt-fawl] / ˈʃɔrtˌfɔl /
NOUN
deficit; imperfection
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deficiency flaw lack loss shortage shortcoming
STRONG
arrears default defectiveness inadequacy incompleteness insufficiency
WEAK
in the hole in the red insufficience red ink underage
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abundance enough perfection plenty success sufficiency

Example Sentences

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Increased shipments from the US have been making up some of the shortfall.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The shortfall is forcing countries in Asia to ration cooking fuel and airlines in Europe to cancel flights because of a jet fuel shortage.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Analysts were expecting a narrowed C$2.75 billion deficit for the month following February’s C$2.86 billion shortfall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

A few ideas have been suggested to help reduce the shortfall.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

After twenty-four hours of tireless work, Anthony went to the university trustees and presented $8,000 in pledges to make up the shortfall.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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