Deficit (8)
'deficit' is the definition.
(I know that deficit can be written as shortage)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for shortage that I've seen before include "Scarcity" , "Need" , "Insufficiency" , "Deficit" , "Dearth, lack" .)
'deficit' is the definition.
(I've seen this in other clues)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for loss that I've seen before include "Deficit" , "Defeat - deprivation" , "Financial reverse" , "Forfeiture" , "Financial shortfall" .)