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1. (n.) shortfall
the quantity or extent by which something falls short; deficiency; shortage.
2. shortfall
the act of falling short.
Etymology: (1890–95)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) deficit, shortage, shortfall
the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
"new blood vessels bud out from the already dilated vascular bed to make up the nutritional deficit"
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Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms |
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1. shortfall
The lack of forces, equipment, personnel, materiel, or capability, reflected as the difference between the resources identified as a plan requirement and those apportioned to a combatant commander for planning, that would adversely affect the command
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