deficiency

noun
UK: /dɪˈfɪʃ(ə)nsi/
US: /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

  1. A lack or shortage of something necessary.

    1. The country has a deficiency of skilled workers. [ ] [ ]
    2. Vitamin deficiency can cause serious health problems if left untreated. [ ] [ ]

  2. A fault or weakness.

    1. There's a deficiency in the car's braking system. [ ] [ ]
    2. The report highlighted several deficiencies in the company's safety procedures. [ ] [ ]

  3. The state of not having enough of something important.

    1. His diet led to iron deficiency, making him weak. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team's main deficiency is their lack of experience in big games. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

lack shortage dearth insufficiency inadequacy fault weakness failing

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "deficiency" in English means: A lack or shortage of something necessary., A fault or weakness., The state of not having enough of something important..

The phonetic transcription of "deficiency" is /dɪˈfɪʃ(ə)nsi/ in British English and /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deficiency": lack, shortage, dearth, insufficiency, inadequacy, fault, weakness, failing.

Example usage of "deficiency": "The country has a deficiency of skilled workers.". More examples on the page.