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Shortfall vs Inadequacy - What's the difference?

shortfall | inadequacy |

As nouns the difference between shortfall and inadequacy

is that shortfall is an instance of not meeting a quota or of having an insufficient amount while inadequacy is the state of being inadequate.

shortfall

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An instance of not meeting a quota or of having an insufficient amount.
    • Due to a shortfall in revenue we will have to make some cuts.
  • The amount by which a quota is missed; the amount missing.

    • Derived terms

    * closure shortfall * force shortfall * implementation shortfall * shortfall constraint * shortfall risk

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    inadequacy

    English

    Noun

  • The state of being inadequate.
  • A shortage of required material.
  • A lack of competence or ability.