DEFICIENCY


Meaning of DEFICIENCY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪˈfɪʃənsɪ ]

n. (pl. -ies) 1 the state or condition of being deficient. 2 (usu. foll. by of) a lack or shortage. 3 a thing lacking. 4 the amount by which a thing, esp. revenue, falls short. ødeficiency disease a disease caused by the lack of some essential or important element in the diet.

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.