SHORTFALL
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Shortfall.
Shortfall - as a noun
The property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
Example: "New blood vessels bud out from the already dilated vascular bed to make up the nutritional deficit"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deficitshortageHypernyms (Closely Related)
deficiencyinadequacyinsufficiencyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"There was a shortfall in the company's quarterly earnings."
"The government is looking for ways to address the budget shortfall."
"The university had to cut expenses due to a shortfall in funding."
"We need to find a solution to overcome this production shortfall."
"The shortfall in donations led to the cancellation of the event."
Word Game Points
Is SHORTFALL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shortfall is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHORTFALL has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is SHORTFALL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shortfall is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHORTFALL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is SHORTFALL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shortfall is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHORTFALL has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
