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Deficiency

Definition

(formal) A lack or shortage of something, especially a quality, skill, or substance that is needed; an insufficiency or inadequacy.

Example Sentences

1The company's financial reports revealed a significant deficiency in their budgeting process.
2Does a deficiency in vitamin D increase the risk of certain diseases?
3The new employee's language skills showed a noticeable deficiency in written communication.
4To address the deficiency in skilled workers, the government launched a vocational training program.
5Researchers identified a genetic deficiency that contributes to the development of a rare neurological disorder.

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