Meaning of the word shortfall in English

What does shortfall mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

shortfall

US /ˈʃɔːrt.fɑːl/
UK /ˈʃɔːrt.fɑːl/

Noun

1.

an amount that is less than the level that was expected or needed:

Example:
The drought caused serious shortfalls in the food supply.
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