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1. shortage

noun. ['ˈʃɔrtədʒ, ˈʃɔrtɪdʒ'] the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required.

Etymology

  • -age (English)
  • -age (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • short (English)
  • short (Middle English (1100-1500))

Rhymes with Shortage

  • reportage
  • portage

2. shortage

noun. ['ˈʃɔrtədʒ, ˈʃɔrtɪdʒ'] an acute insufficiency.

Etymology

  • -age (English)
  • -age (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • short (English)
  • short (Middle English (1100-1500))