# shortages

Pronunciation: US say "SHOR-ti-jiz" /ˈʃɔɹtɪd͡ʒɪz/; UK say "SHAW-ti-jiz" /ˈʃɔːtɪd͡ʒɪz/

## Noun

1. Plural of shortage. — plural of shortage
   - Simple: Plural of shortage. Use this form when talking about more than one missing or low supply.
   - _Wartime shortages forced families to ration sugar, butter, and gasoline._
   - _Hospitals reported staffing shortages across several departments this winter._

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