What does deficiency mean?

n. not having enough of something important; a weakness or problem that makes something not good enough

deficiency

🇺🇸 /dɪˈfɪʃnsi/ 🇬🇧 /dɪˈfɪʃnsi/

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noun

not having enough of something important

A deficiency in vitamin C can cause health problems.

a weakness or problem that makes something not good enough

The team's main deficiency is poor communication.

not having enough of something important; a weakness or problem that makes something not good enough