Defect and Shortfall

Defect

Defect noun - Something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing.

Shortfall and defect are semantically related in excess topic. In some cases you can use "Shortfall" instead a noun "Defect".

Shortfall

Shortfall noun - The property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required.
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Synonyms for Shortfall

Defect and shortfall are semantically related in excess topic. Sometimes you can use "Defect" instead a noun "Shortfall".

Nearby Word: shortage
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