/dɪˈfɪʃnsi/
de·fi·ciency
BrE /dɪˈfɪʃnsi/
NAmE /dɪˈfɪʃnsi/
(
plural
de·fi·ciencies) (formal)
[U, C]
~ (in/of sth)
the state of not having, or not having enough of, sth that is essential
SYN shortage
Vitamin deficiency in the diet can cause illness.
a deficiency of Vitamin B
[C]
~ (in/of sth)
a fault or a weakness in sth/sb that makes it or them less successful
deficiencies in the computer system