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Deficiency
01
the condition of not having enough of something essential, expected, or required, whether in amount, quality, or strength
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Plural form
deficiencies
Examples
The test showed a serious iron deficiency.
02
a flaw, weakness, or shortcoming that reduces the effectiveness, quality, or completeness of something
Examples
Her argument was convincing despite a few logical deficiencies.
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