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shortage

CEFR: B2

A severe state or situation in which there is not enough of a required resource, workforce, or commodity available.

Synonyms

deficit
paucity
dearth

Common Collocations

housing shortage
acute shortage
labour shortage

Example Sentence

The chronic shortage of qualified operating theatre nurses has caused extensive surgical waiting lists.

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