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deficiency

[ dih-fish-uhn-see ]

noun

plural deficiencies.
  1. the state of being deficient; lack; incompleteness; insufficiency.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. the amount lacked; a deficit.


deficiency

/ ɪˈɪʃəԲɪ /

noun

  1. the state or quality of being deficient
  2. a lack or insufficiency; shortage
  3. another word for deficit
  4. biology the absence of a gene or a region of a chromosome normally present
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Other Word Forms

  • ԴDzd·ھc· noun plural nondeficiencies
  • d·ھc· noun plural predeficiencies
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Word History and Origins

Origin of deficiency1

First recorded in 1625–35; from Late Latin ŧھԳپ, Latin ŧھԳ- (stem of ŧھŧԲ ); deficient, -ency
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Example Sentences

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Mr Ó Muirigh added that the family was made aware of a "litany of serious deficiencies in the investigation".

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“We continue to have concerns with the ability of the department to develop a long-term sustainable solution to address deficiencies with staffing,” the board’s last report read.

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But these minor deficiencies are washed away by the gigantic wave of emotion propelling the plot.

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Also to be considered are the benefits of adopting a fresh approach under a new head coach to ensure the deficiencies that have contributed to such a poor campaign are not repeated.

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Long-term use can also cause a deficiency of vitamin B-12, which leads to reduced white blood cell count and anemia.

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