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
But the novel is part of a larger project, and the deficiencies of a single book can do nothing to obscure the validity of his ambition.
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Leo Robson, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Mega-doses should instead be reserved for cases of severe deficiency and must be prescribed by a doctor.
—Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
That deficiency intensified now that Brown is heading to Jacksonville on a one-year deal, according to a team source.
—Ben Standig, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
According to a 2023 study, 35% of adults in the US are suffering from a vitamin D deficiency, and that can lead to a number of issues (poor immune system, risk of certain cancers, and liver and kidney disease, to name just a few).
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
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Leo Robson, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Mega-doses should instead be reserved for cases of severe deficiency and must be prescribed by a doctor.
—Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
That deficiency intensified now that Brown is heading to Jacksonville on a one-year deal, according to a team source.
—Ben Standig, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
According to a 2023 study, 35% of adults in the US are suffering from a vitamin D deficiency, and that can lead to a number of issues (poor immune system, risk of certain cancers, and liver and kidney disease, to name just a few).
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deficiency
Noun
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Earlier this month, analysts at BTIG said tariffs could make dining operators like Texas Roadhouse vulnerable to supply chain disruptions and product shortages.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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What these Deals Tell Us About Investor Demand The first quarter transactions in Brooklyn and Manhattan signal robust investor confidence in free market multifamily, driven by the appeal of assets with minimal regulatory constraints and the city's persistent housing shortage.—
Shimon Shkury,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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His quickness getting across the crease, his evident athleticism, more than made up for any lack of experience.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, only 10% of indie authors and publishers earn more than $10,000 annually, often due to a lack of promotional strategy.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Deficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deficiency. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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