insufficience

noun

Definition of insufficiencenext
as in deficiency

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  1. deficiency
  2. lack
  3. insufficiency
  4. shortcoming
  5. shortfall
  6. inadequacy
  7. need
  8. deficit
Noun
  • The initiative is intended to identify and treat testosterone deficiencies and optimize physical performance among service members.
    — Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, testosterone deficiency should be diagnosed through both appropriate laboratory testing and symptom evaluation.
    — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of deficiency
Noun
  • Constant said failure to appear charges, often due to the bus being late, a lack of childcare or permission to take the day off from work, are driving Connecticut’s pretrial population.
    — Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The main reason China has been able to play this role is Washington’s lack of follow-up on sanctions, according to energy analyst Kjell Eikland, director of Eikland Energy AS.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of lack
Noun
  • However, Pope Leo is correct in emphasizing the insufficiency of AI ethics in the abstract.
    — Thomas A. Hemphill, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026
  • The results were consistent across most states lower rates of sleep insufficiency were associated with longer life expectancy.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of insufficiency
Noun
  • Allar has first-round physical traits, but his two biggest shortcomings are decision making and accuracy.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • This level is often what challenges character development, revealing shortcomings that were not present in less challenging contexts.
    — Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of shortcoming
Noun
  • Declining ore grades and production shortfalls are common and mean that miners must process more rock to produce the same amount of copper, increasing the energy, capital, and infrastructure required to maintain production.
    — Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Supporters say the new tax is an important step toward addressing the city's budget shortfall.
    — Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of shortfall
Noun
  • Experts at Black Hat highlighted the challenge of distinguishing good from bad agent actions and the inadequacy of current identity management, which relies on human accountability and speed.
    — Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Then there’s social jealousy, like if your daughter didn’t get invited to a sleepover, which causes feelings of insecurity or inadequacy.
    — Jenna Autuori-Dedic, Parents, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of inadequacy
Noun
  • The Ravens, however, have consistently supported Loop and downplayed the need to bring in another kicker.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Guests with specific needs can coordinate directly with the front desk, which will handle any request with genuine care.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of need
Noun
  • On Tuesday, his first Red Sox homer — and ninth on the season — came just after starter Ranger Suarez allowed a go-ahead grand slam to Gabriel Moreno, turning a 3-0 Red Sox lead into a 4-3 deficit.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The sisters nearly recovered from a 6-0 deficit in the match tiebreaker before a double-fault by Venus Williams ended their first doubles appearance in a non-Grand Slam event since the Italian Open in 2016.
    — Jeff Wallner, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of deficit
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