- plural of deficiency.
deficiencies
Example Sentences
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"The investigation, prosecution, and trial of Bilal Mohammed and Yusufu Mieraili have been rife with human rights violations and have exposed some of the systemic deficiencies of Thailand's criminal justice system."
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
But targeted use of vitamin D, vitamin B12, folate and, in some cases, a multivitamin or protein supplement can help when deficiencies or low intake are present.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
They question Hilton’s motives for growing the beard and say all it does is expose his follicle deficiencies in comparison to Bianco’s lush upper lip.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
“Re-emergence speaks to a failure to address security deficiencies on land and to tackle piracy’s underlying causes.”
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
Whatever was her own in the house, everything which she had acquired aside from her husband’s bounty, she caused to be transported to the other house, supplying simple and meager deficiencies from her own resources.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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