deficiency (Meaning)
deficiency (n)
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
lack of an adequate quantity or number
deficiency (n.)
The state of being deficient; inadequacy; want; failure; imperfection; shortcoming; defect.
Synonyms & Antonyms of deficiency
deficiency Sentence Examples
- The doctor suspected a vitamin A **deficiency** due to the patient's night blindness.
- The engineer identified a **deficiency** in the bridge design, requiring immediate reinforcement.
- The company suffered a financial **deficiency** due to unexpected expenses.
- Research suggests a link between sleep **deficiency** and cognitive decline.
- Addressing educational **deficiencies** in underprivileged communities requires focused initiatives.
- The recipe calls for a pinch of salt to compensate for a potential flavor **deficiency**.
- Regular maintenance checks help identify and address any **deficiencies** in a machine's performance.
- A healthy diet can help overcome iron **deficiency** and improve energy levels.
- The artist acknowledged a slight **deficiency** in perspective in their final work.
- Addressing water **deficiency** in drought-stricken areas requires implementing sustainable water management strategies.
FAQs About the word deficiency
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable, lack of an adequate quantity or numberThe state of being deficient; inadequacy; want; failure; imp
lack,shortage, poverty, famine,deficit, paucity, insufficiency, failure, inadequacy, dearth
sufficiency, plenty, plenitude, wealth, amplitude, abundance, opulence, amplitude, wealth,adequacy
The doctor suspected a vitamin A **deficiency** due to the patient's night blindness.
The engineer identified a **deficiency** in the bridge design, requiring immediate reinforcement.
The company suffered a financial **deficiency** due to unexpected expenses.
Research suggests a link between sleep **deficiency** and cognitive decline.
