shortage
shortage
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- 1.
a state of being less than what is needed or wanted; an insufficient amount.
"There is a shortage of clean water."
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There is a shortage of clean water.
There is a shortage of clean water.
We're facing a serious shortage of staff due to the holidays.
We're facing a serious shortage of staff due to the holidays.
The company is experiencing a shortage of essential electronic components.
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shortage means "shortage". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
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shortage is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "There is a shortage of clean water." — used to mean "shortage".
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