deficiency
/dɪˈfɪʃənsi/
noun
- A lack or shortage of something that is needed or expected.
- There is a deficiency of affordable housing in the city.
- The team's main deficiency is a lack of experience.
- The patient's diet caused a vitamin D deficiency.
- A fault, weakness, or imperfection in something.
- The building had structural deficiencies that needed to be repaired.
- Her only deficiency as a candidate is her limited public speaking experience.
- The report pointed out several deficiencies in the company's safety procedures.
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