lacunae

noun

variants also lacunas
Definition of lacunaenext
plural of lacuna
as in lacks
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number attributes many of the nation's problems to a lacuna of leadership at the top

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  1. shortages
  2. deficiencies
  3. inadequacies
Noun
  • How can more companies embrace the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) when so many industries are still struggling with skills shortages in this burgeoning area of technology?
    David Prosser, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Ongoing disruptions and product shortages create immense pressure for healthcare industry stakeholders.
    Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of shortages
Noun
  • Some supplements might also help by addressing specific deficiencies or imbalances in your body.
    Sarah Jividen, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
  • According to the Red Cross, plasma is commonly given to trauma, burn, and shock patients, as well as people with severe liver disease or multiple clotting factor deficiencies.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of deficiencies
Noun
  • Their inadequacies became clear with COVID-19.
    Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
  • The data shows autoroute and battery inadequacies on more than 30 other EVs.
    Neil Winton, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of inadequacies
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