Phrases with «percent shortfall»

The phrase "percent shortfall" refers to the difference or gap between the expected or desired amount and the actual amount, expressed as a percentage. It indicates the extent to which something falls short or falls behind in comparison to what was anticipated or required. Full definition

Sentences with «percent shortfall»

  • The 36 percent shortfall between predicted and actual sleep is far greater than for any other species in this study. (sciencenewsforstudents.org)
  • Recently the United Nations warned that the world could suffer a 40 percent shortfall in water by 2030 unless countries dramatically cut consumption. (scientificamerican.com)
  • This will erase a 20 percent shortfall in potential revenue that SEPTA suffered in its first attempt largely due to the somewhat slow energy response time of its batteries (in seconds, rather than milliseconds for a supercapacitor). (scientificamerican.com)
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