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deficiency
[dih-fish-uhn-see]
noun
plural
deficienciesthe state of being deficient; lack; incompleteness; insufficiency.
Synonyms: , , ,the amount lacked; a deficit.
deficiency
/ ɪˈɪʃəԲɪ /
noun
the state or quality of being deficient
a lack or insufficiency; shortage
another word for deficit
biology the absence of a gene or a region of a chromosome normally present
Other 51Թ Forms
- nondeficiency noun
- predeficiency noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of deficiency1
Example Sentences
The local authority investigation revealed inadequate risk assessment and "deficiencies in procedures to ensure, whilst in the Galleon pool, members of the Kilmarnock Jets were not exposed to risks to their health and safety".
With her second serve liable to cough up double faults, and her forehand identified as a weakness, there were debates whether the issues were down to her mentality or technical deficiencies.
The war in Ukraine has highlighted serious deficiencies in the West's ability to produce weapons and munitions, and senior British military officers have long warned about the UK's depleted stockpiles.
Even ruling-party stalwarts have conceded serious deficiencies in the new system.
Montañez will have the opportunity to amend his lawsuit because “he may be able to cure the deficiencies in his pleading by alleging additional facts,” the judge wrote.
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