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Sergei
What the difference between words shortage and shortfall?
2014年1月23日 10:44
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I believe "shortfall" relates to a failure according to some plan or forecast. A shortage is just a paucity or lack.
2014年1月23日
1
If there is a shortage, it means you don't have what it takes to meet a need.
e.g. People are dying due to the water shortage.
If there is a shortfall, it means there is less of something than you expect.
e.g. The country is expecting a shortfall of over 100 homes over the next two years.
2014年1月23日
1
Hi Serg,
They both have the same meaning to describe something that you have less of what you truly want.
However, I would say that "shortage" is more commonly used in writting and talking compared to "shortfall".
-Phuc
2014年1月23日
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