shortage
ਘਾਟ
definition
noun
a shortage of hard cash
a state or situation in which something needed cannot be obtained in sufficient amounts.
example
we have no 'shortage' of applications for the job
a 'shortage' of hard cash
the problems of land 'shortage' in the countryside
there was 'shortage' of food during the war
There are many parts of the world where the 'shortage' of food lasts for years, not just for one.
During the Italian occupation, there was again a food 'shortage' for about five years.
This 'shortage' of funds means many schools will have to set deficit budgets for the coming year.
there's a skills' 'shortage' in that sector
a 'shortage' of hard cash
Soon there was a great 'shortage' of food, and there was no more medicine, and no more clothing.
Part two of my contingency plan addresses the food 'shortage' caused by panic buying.
Up to three million people are facing chronic food 'shortages' in the coming months.
Yet 'shortages' did not mean that Soviet citizens were indifferent to consumption.
In many areas civilians are struggling with serious 'shortages' of food, medicine and clean water.
She said there were still many food 'shortages' because of the disruption to supplies.
Demand has been driven by 'shortages' of property and land to develop in these areas.
Apart from that, the troops achieved their aims despite 'shortages' of arms and poor food.
In the face of low pay and staff 'shortages' , awards may seem cold comfort.
Food 'shortages' were a problem both for natives and refugees at the end of the war.
Food and other 'shortages' have led to dissatisfaction among the population at large.
There were food 'shortages' , since people from unaffected areas did not have anything to eat either.
They made fields untillable and led to food 'shortages' that continue to this day.
They are suffering from acute 'shortages' of food, medicine and clean water.
Here individuals in villages can deal with localized 'shortages' by drawing on foods that have been stored.
At the same time, millions of people are facing starvation because of food 'shortages' .
Similarly, there are a number of countries facing severe food 'shortages' at the moment.
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