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shortage

/ˈʃɔːtɪdʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does shortage mean?

noun

A state of not having enough of something, especially a commodity or resource. A lack or deficiency of something.

Example

"The company faced a shortage of skilled workers, which affected production."

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