定てい員いん割われ

noun

falling below quota; not reaching capacity

Often used for schools or programs where the number of applicants or enrollees is less than the available spots.

• 今年ことしの入にゅう試しは定てい員いん割われが起おきた。

  This year's entrance exam had fewer applicants than the quota.

• 定てい員いん割われのため、二に次じ募ぼ集しゅうを行おこなう学がっ校こうもある。

  Some schools hold a second round of admissions due to not reaching capacity.