필요한 자원이나 물품의 공급이 수요를 충족시키기에 불충분한 상태.
A condition where the supply of a necessary item or resource is insufficient to meet the demand.
예문:
"The recent drought caused a severe water shortage throughout the region."
"Hospitals are currently facing a critical shortage of nurses and medical supplies."
"We need to address the housing shortage before prices become unaffordable for everyone."
필요한 기준량에 미달하는 특정한 양이나 금액; 결손액.
The specific amount or quantity by which a supply, fund, or inventory falls below the required level; a deficit.
예문:
"An audit revealed a significant cash shortage in the company's petty cash fund."
"After the inventory count, the manager had to explain the shortage of 50 units of product X."