Definition of Deficiency

a lack of something needed

Examples of Deficiency in a sentence

Because he has a vitamin deficiency, the patient was given tablets for replacing the missing minerals.  🔊

A deficiency in the number of funds needed to keep the business running forced the owner to shut down.  🔊

Aaron’s iron deficiency reached dangerously low levels, and this lack sent him to the hospital.  🔊

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