shortage (Meaning)
shortage (n)
the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
an acute insufficiency
shortage (n.)
Amount or extent of deficiency, as determined by some requirement or standard; as, a shortage in money accounts.
Synonyms & Antonyms of shortage
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shortage Sentence Examples
- The store is experiencing a shortage of essential goods due to supply chain disruptions.
- The water shortage in the region has forced residents to conserve their usage drastically.
- The pharmaceutical industry is facing a shortage of certain medications due to increased demand.
- The construction industry is grappling with a shortage of skilled workers.
- The shortage of affordable housing has become a major concern for low-income families.
- The pandemic has exacerbated the shortage of medical supplies such as masks and ventilators.
- The energy crisis has led to a potential shortage of fuel and electricity.
- The labor market is facing a shortage of qualified candidates in some sectors.
- The global semiconductor shortage has disrupted the production of electronic devices.
- The climate change crisis has intensified the threat of food shortages in vulnerable regions.
FAQs About the word shortage
the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required, an acute insufficiencyAmount or extent of deficiency, as determined by som
lack, deficiency, scarcity, deficit, paucity, crunch, insufficiency, scarceness, lacuna, drought
surplus, plenty, wealth, opulence, adequacy, wealth, opulence, abundance, amplitude, plenitude
The store is experiencing a shortage of essential goods due to supply chain disruptions.
The water shortage in the region has forced residents to conserve their usage drastically.
The pharmaceutical industry is facing a shortage of certain medications due to increased demand.
The construction industry is grappling with a shortage of skilled workers.
