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| de·fi·cien·cy [ di físh'nsee ] (plural de·fi·cien·cies) |
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1. shortage: an inadequate supply of something necessary, especially a nutrient
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2. poor provision: a weakness in the provision or performance of something
  serious deficiencies in the provision of cleaning services
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3. amount lacking: the amount by which something falls short of being complete
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