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shortfall [3 records]

Record 1 2004-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Foreign Trade
DEF

Spending, usually in a governmental agency, that falls sharply below projections, thus contributing to an economic sluggishness.

CONT

For 1992-93, revenues were more than $9 billion lower than forecast in February 1992. A shortfall in that range is likely to continue over the next five years.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Économique
  • Finances
  • Commerce extérieur
CONT

En 1992-93, les recettes ont été inférieures de plus de $9 milliards au chiffre prévu en février 1992. Un tel manque à gagner risque de persister au cours des cinq prochaines années.

OBS

Selon le contexte, le terme «shortfall» se rend aussi parfois par l'expression «déficit».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Economía
  • Finanzas
  • Comercio exterior
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Record 2 1999-09-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Investment

French

Domaine(s)
  • Investissements et placements
DEF

Occasion manquée de faire une affaire profitable; somme qu'on aurait pu gagner.

Spanish

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Record 3 1993-06-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télécommunications

Spanish

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