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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Democrats say the reduction is justified because postretirement health care for teachers is now fully funded, though other shortfalls in the pension fund continue.
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Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 27 June 2024
The study found that northeastern Tohoku and southern Shikoku could be facing a 41 percent driver shortfall.
—Shubhangi Dua, Interesting Engineering, 26 June 2024
In Europe, despite military spending increases since the war in Ukraine, the shortfalls are, if anything, even worse: Germany’s military has been shrinking for years despite a major recruiting push, while the UK may soon decommission four warships because of a lack of sailors to sail them.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 18 June 2024
To cover the forecasted shortfall, the city plans to use $5 million from the city’s $22.6 million unassigned general fund balance — money available at the city’s discretion, according to the city’s finance department.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024
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Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 27 June 2024
The study found that northeastern Tohoku and southern Shikoku could be facing a 41 percent driver shortfall.
—Shubhangi Dua, Interesting Engineering, 26 June 2024
In Europe, despite military spending increases since the war in Ukraine, the shortfalls are, if anything, even worse: Germany’s military has been shrinking for years despite a major recruiting push, while the UK may soon decommission four warships because of a lack of sailors to sail them.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 18 June 2024
To cover the forecasted shortfall, the city plans to use $5 million from the city’s $22.6 million unassigned general fund balance — money available at the city’s discretion, according to the city’s finance department.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024
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“Shortfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortfall. Accessed 6 Jul. 2024.
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