Shortfall

Pronunciation: /ʃɔrtfɔl/

Definitions of shortfall

noun a deficit or lack in amount required or expected

Example Sentences

A1 The company experienced a shortfall in revenue this quarter.

A2 The team's performance was affected by a shortfall in resources.

B1 There was a significant shortfall in funding for the project.

B2 The government is working to address the shortfall in healthcare services.

C1 The shortfall in production has led to delays in delivery schedules.

C2 The company's board of directors is discussing strategies to overcome the shortfall in profits.

Examples of shortfall in a Sentence

formal The company experienced a significant shortfall in revenue this quarter.

informal We're facing a shortfall in funds for the project.

slang I heard there's a shortfall in the party budget.

figurative Her kindness made up for any shortfall in experience.

Grammatical Forms of shortfall

• plural: shortfalls
• comparative: shorter
• superlative: shortest
• present tense: shortfall
• future tense: will shortfall
• perfect tense: has shortfall
• continuous tense: is shortfalling
• singular: shortfall
• positive degree: shortfall
• infinitive: to shortfall
• gerund: shortfalling
• participle: shortfallen

Origin and Evolution of shortfall

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'shortfall' originated from Middle English, where 'short' meant lacking or deficient, and 'fall' referred to a decrease or decline.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'shortfall' has retained its original meaning of a deficit or shortage, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe any discrepancy between what is expected and what actually occurs.