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deficiencies
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the condition of not having enough of something essential, expected, or required, whether in amount, quality, or strength
- The test showed a serious iron deficiency.
- A lack of vitamins can lead to nutritional deficiencies.
- The region suffers from a water deficiency during dry seasons.
- He tried to make up for his sleep deficiency with coffee.
- The soil's nutrient deficiency limited crop growth.
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a flaw, weakness, or shortcoming that reduces the effectiveness, quality, or completeness of something
- Her argument was convincing despite a few logical deficiencies.
- The main deficiency in the design is its poor durability.
- The audit uncovered several deficiencies in the company's records.
- Emotional deficiencies in early life can affect adult behavior.
- The software's biggest deficiency is its slow response time.