SHORTAGE


Meaning of SHORTAGE in English

ˈshȯr]d.]ij, -ȯ(ə)], ]t], ]ēj noun

( -s )

: a deficiency in an amount required : deficit

a shortage in petty cash

a shortage of trained teachers

a shortage of oil

— opposed to overage

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