WordNet Dictionary
Webster's 1913 Dictionary\Short"com`ing\, n. The act of falling, or coming short; as: (a) The failure of a crop, or the like. (b) Neglect of, or failure in, performance of duty.
| Pronunciation: | 'short`kuming | ||
| Sponsored Links: | |||
| WordNet Dictionary | |||
| Definition: | [n] a failing or deficiency; "that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information" | ||
| Synonyms: | defect | ||
| See Also: | disadvantage | ||
| |||
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary | |||
| Definition: | \Short"com`ing\, n. The act of falling, or coming short; as: (a) The failure of a crop, or the like. (b) Neglect of, or failure in, performance of duty. | ||
| COPYRIGHT © 2000-2009 HYPERDICTIONARY.COM | HYPERDICTIONARY.COM |