as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
there is a deficiency of fresh food in the diet of many of the working poor
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Recent Examples of deficiency
Anthony York, a Democratic communications consultant who worked on Tom Steyer’s campaign, said his candidate had an obvious deficiency.
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Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
For people with a vitamin A deficiency, increasing carrot consumption or vitamin A intake may improve overall eye health, according to Blue Fin Vision.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Electoral authorities also dismissed a separate challenge filed by a private citizen seeking to annul votes cast in cities across the United States, France and Spain, citing similar procedural deficiencies, including lack of standing, late filing and nonpayment of fees.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
This is dangerous because people with eating disorders are already at risk for nutritional deficiencies and disordered relationships with food.
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Dr. Samantha Aquino Calpo,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for deficiency
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
For people with a vitamin A deficiency, increasing carrot consumption or vitamin A intake may improve overall eye health, according to Blue Fin Vision.
—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Electoral authorities also dismissed a separate challenge filed by a private citizen seeking to annul votes cast in cities across the United States, France and Spain, citing similar procedural deficiencies, including lack of standing, late filing and nonpayment of fees.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
This is dangerous because people with eating disorders are already at risk for nutritional deficiencies and disordered relationships with food.
—
Dr. Samantha Aquino Calpo,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for deficiency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deficiency
Noun
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Despite the overwhelming demand for medical services and the shortage of supplies in Venezuela’s public health system, Domingo Luciani Hospital in the capital of Caracas coped with an influx of patients thanks to a flood of donations.
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With the rise in demand by retail users, compute providers are also facing significant shortages, raising their prices, and are rushing to develop more hardware.
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These areas often have awkward entrances and lack ventilation, which allows heat to build quickly.
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Nearly half acknowledged mental health issues, and 34% felt their lack of personal relationships was a factor that contributed to feeling purposeless.
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“Deficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deficiency. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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