shortcoming
noun
short·com·ing
ˈshȯrt-ˌkə-miŋ 
ˌshȯrt-ˈkə-
: an imperfection or lack that detracts from the whole
also
: the quality or state of being flawed or lacking
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Examples of shortcoming in a Sentence
Her lack of attention to detail is her biggest shortcoming.
The main shortcoming of this camera is that it uses up batteries quickly.
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The pressure yielded a presentation from city staff Tuesday laying bare the shortcomings of citywide trash collection.
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Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2024
At this point the FAA has not determined there is, in a fact, a safety issue with the 787 or a shortcoming in the production process.
—Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 7 May 2024
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Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2024
At this point the FAA has not determined there is, in a fact, a safety issue with the 787 or a shortcoming in the production process.
—Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 7 May 2024
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“Shortcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortcoming. Accessed 13 May. 2024.
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shortcoming
noun
short·com·ing
ˈshȯrt-ˌkəm-iŋ
(ˈ)shȯrt-ˈkəm-
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