as in shortages
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
there is a deficiency of fresh food in the diet of many of the working poor
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Recent Examples of deficiencies
Possible causes of eggshell nails include environmental exposures, nutritional deficiencies, and chronic health conditions.
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Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Fertilizer may also be needed if your plants are displaying signs of nutrient deficiencies, such as stunted growth or yellowing leaves with visible green veining.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2024
Magnesium supplements can also help correct nutrient deficiencies.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Luckily for the Bengals, the game was largely in hand and Cleveland’s offense was dealing with its own deficiencies.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The inspections also turned up cracked concrete, corrosion and other structural deficiencies, according to the report.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
This comprehensive investigation revealed severe deficiencies in the treatment of inmates at Rikers, highlighting issues such as excessive use of force, overcrowding, inadequate medical and mental health care, and the widespread use of solitary confinement.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Some supplements might also help by addressing specific deficiencies or imbalances in your body.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Sleep deficiencies have been linked to illnesses, including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 Dec. 2024
Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Fertilizer may also be needed if your plants are displaying signs of nutrient deficiencies, such as stunted growth or yellowing leaves with visible green veining.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2024
Magnesium supplements can also help correct nutrient deficiencies.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Luckily for the Bengals, the game was largely in hand and Cleveland’s offense was dealing with its own deficiencies.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The inspections also turned up cracked concrete, corrosion and other structural deficiencies, according to the report.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
This comprehensive investigation revealed severe deficiencies in the treatment of inmates at Rikers, highlighting issues such as excessive use of force, overcrowding, inadequate medical and mental health care, and the widespread use of solitary confinement.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Some supplements might also help by addressing specific deficiencies or imbalances in your body.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Sleep deficiencies have been linked to illnesses, including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Deficiencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deficiencies. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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