Meaning Of The Word Shortage

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Shortage Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Shortage?

shortage
If there is a shortage of something, there is not enough of it.

shortage in American English
a deficiency in the quantity or amount needed or expected, or the extent of this; deficit
noun: a deficiency in quantity

shortage in British English
noun: a deficiency or lack in the amount needed, expected, or due; deficit

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