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deficiency

de·fi·cien·cy [ di físh'nsee ] (plural de·fi·cien·cies)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. shortage: an inadequate supply of something necessary, especially a nutrient

2. poor provision: a weakness in the provision or performance of something
serious deficiencies in the provision of cleaning services

3. amount lacking: the amount by which something falls short of being complete


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See lack.

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