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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
An instance of falling short, of not meeting a quota, an obligation, or more generally any expected target..
Due to a shortfall in revenue, we will have to make some cuts.
Use shortfall when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Shortfall means An instance of falling short, of not meeting a quota, an obligation, or more generally any expected target..
Common synonyms include deficit, shortage.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Due to a shortfall in revenue, we will have to make some cuts.
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