Shortfall

Origin

From to fall short

Full definition of shortfall

Noun

1. An instance of not meeting a quota or of having an insufficient amount.Due to a shortfall in revenue we will have to make some cuts.
2. The amount by which a quota is missed; the amount missing.

Derived terms

• closure shortfall
• force shortfall
• implementation shortfall
• shortfall constraint
• shortfall risk

Anagrams

• fall short