Shortfall

Word SHORTFALL
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Definitions and meanings of "Shortfall"

What do we mean by shortfall?

A failure to attain a specified amount or level; a shortage. noun

The amount by which a supply falls short of expectation, need, or demand. noun

An instance of not meeting a quota or of having an insufficient amount. noun

The amount by which a quota is missed; the amount missing. noun

The property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required noun

An instance of not meeting a quota, debt, or monthly payment on a debt or other obligation, or of having an insufficient amount to cover such obligations.

The amount by which a quota, debt, or monthly payment on a debt or other obligation is missed; the difference between the actual quota or debt and the lesser amount available to pay such obligations.

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The word "shortfall" in example sentences

Occasionally reform opponents will say there's no crisis now, but there was then -- but the shortfall is actually bigger now. ❋ Unknown (2006)

However, Basu and other economists suggest that the majority of the shortfall is because of the bad economy rather than the way Marylanders reacted to the tax increase. ❋ John Wagner (2010)

While I still think the most important fix to the savings shortfall is to triple the measly 3% employer contribution (which these days is likely to be "suspended"), maybe we should also consider firing the folks that manage 401 (k) assets as well. ❋ Jane White (2010)

For Medicare, the overall shortfall is even larger -- $62 trillion. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Social Security's long-term shortfall grows about $1.2 trillion annually — a sign of an imbalance between the number of young workers and older beneficiaries, according to the Social Security trustees' annual reports. ❋ Unknown (2011)

What's more, the shortfall is NOT a function of the stock market slump but your employer's puny contribution to your 401 (k) account, equivalent to 3% of your paycheck. ❋ Jane White (2010)

I know other states with income tax are hurting as well, but I wonder if the magnitude of the shortfall is exacerbated by the fact that consumerism can become erratic given a climate of economic fear and uncertainty. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The estimated 2011 budget shortfall is $60 million. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Scrapping the cap on earnings subject to the payroll tax, while not counting earnings above the cap toward benefits, would eliminate Social Security's entire long-term shortfall. ❋ Daniel Marans (2011)

One way to make up for the loss in revenue from privatization as well as cover the existing revenue shortfall is dramatically but gradually to cut Social Security benefits. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I also hardly think a small budgetary shortfall is really grounds to sell of part of the center without giving it due consideration. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The $8 billion shortfall is one of the largest crises Ohio has ever faced. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The budget shortfall is not good, but it amounts to about $25 for every resident in the city. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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