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deficiency
[ dih-fish-uhn-see ]
noun
- the 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 Word Forms
- ԴDzd·ھc· noun plural nondeficiencies
- d·ھc· noun plural predeficiencies
Word History and Origins
Origin of deficiency1
Example Sentences
Mr Ó Muirigh added that the family was made aware of a "litany of serious deficiencies in the investigation".
“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.
But these minor deficiencies are washed away by the gigantic wave of emotion propelling the plot.
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.
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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