Insufficiencies: meaning, definitions and examples

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insufficiencies

 

[ ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsiz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in business

Lack of adequate resources, capabilities, or qualities.

Synonyms

deficiencies, limitations, shortcomings

Examples of usage

  • There are insufficiencies in our budget for the upcoming project.
  • The insufficiencies in our team's skills are hindering our progress.
  • The insufficiencies in the supply chain are causing delays in production.
Context #2 | Noun

in academic performance

Failure to reach a certain standard or level, especially in education.

Synonyms

failings, flaws, weaknesses

Examples of usage

  • His insufficiencies in math prevented him from passing the exam.
  • The student's insufficiencies in grammar were evident in her writing.
  • Addressing insufficiencies in study habits can lead to improved academic performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "insufficiencies" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insuficiências

🇮🇳 अपर्याप्तताएँ

🇩🇪 Unzulänglichkeiten

🇮🇩 kekurangan

🇺🇦 недоліки

🇵🇱 niedociągnięcia

🇯🇵 不十分

🇫🇷 insuffisances

🇪🇸 insuficiencias

🇹🇷 yetersizlikler

🇰🇷 불충분

🇸🇦 نقائص

🇨🇿 nedostatky

🇸🇰 nedostatky

🇨🇳 不足

🇸🇮 pomanjkljivosti

🇮🇸 ófullkomleiki

🇰🇿 жетіспеушілік

🇬🇪 არასაკმარისობა

🇦🇿 çatışmazlıqlar

🇲🇽 insuficiencias

Word origin

The word 'insufficiencies' originates from the Latin word 'insufficiens', with 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'sufficiens' meaning 'sufficient'. The concept of insufficiency has been a common theme in various fields, reflecting the idea of lack or inadequacy. The term has evolved to encompass a range of contexts, from business to academics, highlighting the importance of addressing deficiencies and shortcomings.