ALL meanings of shortage
short·age
S s - noun shortage a deficiency in quantity: a shortage of cash. 1
- noun shortage the amount of such deficiency. 1
- variable noun shortage If there is a shortage of something, there is not enough of it. 0
- noun shortage a deficiency or lack in the amount needed, expected, or due; deficit 0
- noun shortage a deficiency in the quantity or amount needed or expected, or the extent of this; deficit 0