Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shortage
Noun
/ˈʃɔːrtɪdʒ/
Definition
A situation in which there is not enough of something that is needed.
Examples
- There is a shortage of clean drinking water in some areas.
- The shortage of skilled workers has impacted the industry.
- Due to the pandemic, there was a significant shortage of medical supplies.
Meaning
A shortage occurs when the supply of a good or resource is less than the demand for it.
Synonyms
- deficiency
- lack
- insufficiency
- scarcity
- deficit
