noun
shortfall
Shortfall (noun) means an instance of falling short, of not meeting a quota, an obligation, or more generally any expected target.
noun
1
An instance of falling short, of not meeting a quota, an obligation, or more generally any expected target.
2
The amount by which such a quota, obligation, etc., was missed.
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Etymology
Deverbal from fall short. By surface analysis, short + fall.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of shortfall?
"shortfall" (noun) means an instance of falling short, of not meeting a quota, an obligation, or more generally any expected target.
What are the different meanings of shortfall?
"shortfall" has 2 main meanings: 1. An instance of falling short, of not meeting a quota, an obligation, or more generally any expected target; 2. The amount by which such a quota, obligation, etc., was missed.