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Vocabulary Entry
shortage
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A lack of sufficient quantity or supply.
Example Sentences
"There is a shortage of clean water in many regions."
"The company faced a shortage of skilled workers."
"During the pandemic, there was a noticeable shortage of medical supplies."
V
verb
To cause or experience a lack of something.
Example Sentences
"The sudden increase in demand shortaged the market."
"The drought shortaged the region's agricultural output."
"If the factory continues to operate at this pace, it will shortag the inventory."