ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Shortfalling

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Shortfalling is a noun meaning A falling short; failure to meet an expectation or standard.

Meaning

A falling short; failure to meet an expectation or standard.

Example Sentences

“I want to remind you,” Mr. Bush said, “that the I.G. report, which justly made issue of F.B.I. shortfallings, also made it clear that these letters were important to the security of the United States.”

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Related dictionary entries include shortage, deficit, debt, palace, divide, balance.

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