Definition of SHORTFALL

shortfall

Plural: shortfalls

Noun

  • the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
  • An instance of falling short, of not meeting a quota, an obligation, or more generally any expected target.
  • The amount by which such a quota, obligation, etc., was missed.

Examples

  • Due to a shortfall in revenue, we will have to make some cuts.

Origin / Etymology

Synthetic form of fall short, from short + fall.

Synonyms

deficit, shortage

Scrabble Score: 15

shortfall: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
shortfall: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
shortfall: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

shortfall: valid Words With Friends Word