Advanced English Word of the Day
shortfallDefinitions
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| shortfall | |
| 1. n. An instance of not meeting a quota, debt, or monthly payment on a debt or other obligation, or of having an insufficient amount to cover such obligations. |  |
| Due to a shortfall in revenue, we will have to make some cuts. | |
| 2. n. The amount by which a quota, debt, or monthly payment on a debt or other obligation is missed; the difference between the actual quota or debt and the lesser amount available to pay such obligations. | |
Example Sentences
| A budget deficit will occur because of a revenue shortfall. |
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