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deficiencies

 

[ dɪˈfɪʃənsiz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lack of something

Deficiencies refer to the absence or insufficiency of something that is needed or required. It can be a shortage or inadequacy in quantity, quality, or performance.

Synonyms

insufficiencies, lacks, shortcomings

Examples of usage

  • There were deficiencies in the company's financial reports.
  • The team had to address the deficiencies in their project plan.
  • She suffered from nutritional deficiencies due to a poor diet.
Context #2 | Noun

weaknesses

Deficiencies can also refer to weaknesses or flaws in a person, system, or organization. It implies a lack of necessary qualities or attributes.

Synonyms

flaws, limitations, weaknesses

Examples of usage

  • The assessment revealed several deficiencies in his work ethic.
  • The report highlighted the deficiencies in the security system.
  • Her speech was criticized for its deficiencies in logic and coherence.

Translations

Translations of the word "deficiencies" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deficiências

🇮🇳 कमियां

🇩🇪 Mängel

🇮🇩 kekurangan

🇺🇦 недоліки

🇵🇱 niedobory

🇯🇵 欠陥

🇫🇷 déficiences

🇪🇸 deficiencias

🇹🇷 eksiklikler

🇰🇷 결함

🇸🇦 نواقص

🇨🇿 nedostatky

🇸🇰 nedostatky

🇨🇳 缺陷

🇸🇮 pomanjkljivosti

🇮🇸 gallar

🇰🇿 кемшіліктер

🇬🇪 ნაკლოვანებები

🇦🇿 çatışmazlıqlar

🇲🇽 deficiencias

Etymology

The word 'deficiencies' originated from the Latin word 'deficientia', which means 'lacking'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of deficiencies has been recognized across various fields, from nutrition to finance, highlighting the importance of addressing gaps and shortcomings in different contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,396 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.