DEFICIENCY


Meaning of DEFICIENCY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪfɪʃ(ə)nsi ]

( deficiencies)

1.

Deficiency in something, especially something that your body needs, is not having enough of it.

They did blood tests on him for signs of vitamin deficiency...

N-VAR : with supp

2.

A deficiency that someone or something has is a weakness or imperfection in them. ( FORMAL )

...a serious deficiency in our air defence.

= weakness

N-VAR : with supp

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