shortfall
noun
short·fall
ˈshȯrt-ˌfȯl 
: a failure to come up to expectation or need
a budget shortfall
also
: the amount of such failure
a $2 million shortfall
Examples of shortfall in a Sentence
a shortfall in milk production
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Now in his second term, Gloria is focusing his attention on a budget shortfall and inaction by other governments.
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Andrew Keatts, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
While the horrors of Gaza and Ukraine draw attention and donations, funding for Sudan reached less than two-thirds of the amount needed, according to the most recent U.N. figures—a shortfall of more than $800 million.
—Karl Vick, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
The cost-saving measure, along with reducing departments’ budgets, was one of the ways the administration planned to address a massive budget shortfall last year.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 2025
To address the program's shortfall, Congress may raise taxes, cut benefits or a combination of both.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Keatts, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
While the horrors of Gaza and Ukraine draw attention and donations, funding for Sudan reached less than two-thirds of the amount needed, according to the most recent U.N. figures—a shortfall of more than $800 million.
—Karl Vick, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
The cost-saving measure, along with reducing departments’ budgets, was one of the ways the administration planned to address a massive budget shortfall last year.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 2025
To address the program's shortfall, Congress may raise taxes, cut benefits or a combination of both.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for shortfall
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“Shortfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortfall. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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