Meaning ofshortfallin English

Noun

1. the amount by which a target is missed
   The company faced a significant shortfall in revenue last quarter.
2. not meeting a target or quota; falling short
   The factory is experiencing a shortfall in production due to equipment failure.
3. difference between expected and actual amounts
   The budget revealed a substantial shortfall in funding for the new project.
4. insufficient funds for obligations
   The company's shortfall in cash reserves made it difficult to pay its debts.