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SHORTCOMING

\ʃˈɔːtkʌmɪŋ], \ʃˈɔːtkʌmɪŋ], \ʃ_ˈɔː_t_k_ʌ_m_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of SHORTCOMING

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1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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The act of falling, or coming short
The failure of a crop, or the like.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

The act of falling, or coming short
The failure of a crop, or the like.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

Act of coming or falling short of produce or result: neglect of or failure in duty: usually in the plural.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

A failing of the usual produce or quantity; a failure in duty.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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