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Short Fall
Description:
"Short fall" is a compound noun that has multiple meanings and usages.
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Noun - Financial Sense:
A "short fall" refers to a deficit or a lack of funds, especially in financial matters.
Example sentence: The company experienced a short fall in revenue, leading to budget cuts and layoffs.
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Noun - Literal Sense:
In its literal sense, a "short fall" can refer to a sudden decline in height or a drop from a lower level to a higher level.
Example sentence: The hiker slipped and had a short fall, but luckily avoided any serious injuries.
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Verb - Relating to Supply Chain:
"Short fall" can also be used as a verb to indicate a situation where the demand for a product exceeds the available supply, resulting in a shortage.
Example sentence: The unexpected surge in orders caused the manufacturer to short fall on their production capacity.
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