deficiency — a lack or shortage of something necessary or desirable
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a lack or shortage of something necessary or desirable
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/
Korean meaning: 부족, 결핍, 부족함
Korean pronunciation: 디-피-션-시 (강세: 피)
Example Sentences
- My wallet shows a serious deficiency of cash after shopping.
- The student's test revealed a deficiency in mathematics.
- My cooking skills have a major deficiency in the 'not burning food' department.
deficiency
NOUN//dɪˈfɪʃənsi//
a lack or shortage of something necessary or desirable
Student suffering from nutritional deficiency
De-fish-in-sea means no fish anywhere - total deficiency!
From deficiency to proficiency, achieving efficiency!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'deficientia', derived from 'deficere' meaning 'to fail or be lacking', composed of the prefix 'de-' (away from) and 'facere' (to do or make).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My wallet shows a serious deficiency of cash after shopping.”
“The student's test revealed a deficiency in mathematics.”
“My cooking skills have a major deficiency in the 'not burning food' department.”
“The company needs to address the deficiency in customer service.”
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