Shortfall

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  • noun. 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.
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  • 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.
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  • noun. the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required