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Home » Advanced » Shortfall
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Shortfall

by rob2018|Published August 21, 2022

DEF: A deficit (an amount that is less than the level that was needed).

EX: This year’s budget shortfall is 20 billion dollars, the government expects to collect less tax than it spends.

Synonyms:
deficit, deficits

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