shortfall

English

noun
Definitions
  • 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.

Etymology

Compound from English short (brittle, of pastry) + English fall.

Origin

English

fall

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