shortfall

noun
UK: /ˈʃɔːtfɔːl/
US: /ˈʃɔːrtfɔːl/

  1. The amount by which something is less than what is required or expected.

    1. There is a shortfall in the budget this year.
    2. The recent shortfall in donations has affected our ability to provide services to those in need.

  2. A deficit or deficiency in something, especially money.

    1. We faced a shortfall of $500.
    2. The company announced a significant shortfall in its projected revenue for the quarter.

Synonyms

deficiency shortage lack gap deficit

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shortfall" in English means: The amount by which something is less than what is required or expected., A deficit or deficiency in something, especially money..

The phonetic transcription of "shortfall" is /ˈʃɔːtfɔːl/ in British English and /ˈʃɔːrtfɔːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shortfall": deficiency, shortage, lack, gap, deficit.

Example usage of "shortfall": "There is a shortfall in the budget this year.". More examples on the page.