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DEFICIENCY

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Deficiency.

Deficiency - as a noun

The state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

Example: "There is a serious lack of insight into the problem"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lack10want7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
demand10need5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lack of an adequate quantity or number

Example: "The inadequacy of unemployment benefits"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inadequacy25insufficiency26
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
amount8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The doctor diagnosed her with a vitamin D deficiency."
"The athlete's performance was affected by his iron deficiency."
"The company experienced a budgetary deficiency due to overspending."
"The teacher addressed the students' deficiency in basic Math skills."
"Her deficiency in leadership qualities hindered her promotion."
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Word Game Points

Is DEFICIENCY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deficiency is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEFICIENCY has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is DEFICIENCY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deficiency is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEFICIENCY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is DEFICIENCY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deficiency is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEFICIENCY has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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