deficiency
gb/dɪfˈɪʃənsi/ us/dɪfˈɪʃənsi/
B2
انگریزی
~ 9100
معانی
0 معانی
اسم
formal
B2
state
1
a lack or shortage of something
A situation where there is not as much of something as is needed.
استعمال کا انداز:
a deficiency of [something] / a deficiency in [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes use "deficiency" when they should use a verb like "lack". For example, they may say "I deficiency money" instead of "I lack money" or "I have a deficiency of money" (formal). Also, "deficiency" is a countable noun in most uses: say "a deficiency in the system" or "several deficiencies", not just "*there is deficiency" without an article or quantity word.
ہم معنی الفاظ
shortage (More common in everyday speech and often sounds less formal than "deficiency".)
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lack (Very general and informal; does not carry the slightly technical or official tone that "deficiency" can have.)
متضاد الفاظ
abundance (Suggests more than enough of something, the opposite of having too little.)
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sufficiency (Focuses on having enough of something, directly contrasting with not having enough.)
لفظی تراکیب
deficiency of funds
|deficiency in housing
|deficiency in resources
|serious deficiency
|chronic deficiency
|identify a deficiency
موضوعات
general
|business
|society
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
مثالیں
- The report highlighted a serious deficiency of trained staff in rural schools.
- There is a clear deficiency in affordable housing in many major cities.
- The company faced a cash deficiency at the end of the quarter.
- A deficiency of clean water has created health risks in the region.
- The audit revealed several deficiencies in the organization’s safety procedures.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- There is a deficiency of doctors in this small town.
- Many countries have a deficiency in clean drinking water.
- The school has a deficiency of basic books and computers.
- We need to fix the deficiency in our budget.
- The test showed a deficiency in his knowledge of history.
اسم
technical
B2
state
2
medical lack of nutrient in body
A health problem that happens when the body does not have enough of an important vitamin, mineral, or other substance.
استعمال کا انداز:
a [vitamin/mineral] deficiency in [someone]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes say "*vitamins deficiency" instead of the correct "vitamin deficiency" or "deficiency of vitamins". They may also confuse "deficiency" with "disease" and say "*iron disease" when they mean "iron deficiency" or "iron deficiency anemia".
ہم معنی الفاظ
insufficiency (More technical and often used in medical writing, not just for nutrients but also for organs (e.g., "renal insufficiency").)
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deprivation (Can describe going without necessary nutrients or things, but is broader and often focuses on living conditions rather than body chemistry.)
متضاد الفاظ
adequacy (In medical or nutritional contexts, refers to having enough of a nutrient.)
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sufficiency (Indicates a level that meets the body’s needs, the opposite of a deficit.)
لفظی تراکیب
vitamin D deficiency
|iron deficiency
|nutritional deficiency
|iodine deficiency
|calcium deficiency
|deficiency disease
موضوعات
health
|medicine
|science
|body
مثالیں
- Long-term vitamin D deficiency can lead to weak bones and an increased risk of fractures.
- Iron deficiency is one of the most common causes of anemia worldwide.
- The doctor ordered blood tests to check for any nutritional deficiencies.
- Iodine deficiency is still a major public health issue in some regions.
- Calcium deficiency during childhood may affect normal bone development.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- The doctor said she has an iron deficiency.
- Vitamin C deficiency can make you feel very tired.
- He takes tablets to prevent vitamin D deficiency in winter.
- The test showed a serious vitamin B12 deficiency.
- Good food can help you avoid nutritional deficiencies.
اسم
formal
C1
entity
3
weakness or fault in something
A problem or weak point in a person, plan, or thing that makes it less good or less effective.
استعمال کا انداز:
a deficiency in [skills/system/performance]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse "deficiency" with "difference" and say things like "*a deficiency between the two results" when they mean "a difference". Also, they sometimes use it without showing what is weak, for example "*She has deficiency"; it is clearer and more natural to say "She has a deficiency in math" or "She has a math deficiency" in formal contexts.
ہم معنی الفاظ
shortcoming (Commonly used for faults in people or systems; slightly less formal in tone than "deficiency".)
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weakness (Very general and informal; often used for personal abilities or character traits.)
متضاد الفاظ
strength (Refers to a strong or positive quality, the opposite of a weakness or deficiency.)
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competence (Describes having the necessary ability or skill, opposite to having a deficiency in that skill.)
لفظی تراکیب
deficiency in performance
|deficiency in skills
|design deficiency
|serious deficiency
|major deficiency
|identify a deficiency
موضوعات
work
|education
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- The review found several deficiencies in the company’s training program.
- Her main deficiency as a manager is poor communication with her team.
- Engineers are working to correct a serious design deficiency in the bridge.
- The study pointed out deficiencies in the current legal framework.
- Students’ writing showed a clear deficiency in basic grammar skills.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- The teacher talked about deficiencies in the students’ writing.
- There is a deficiency in his computer skills.
- The plan has some serious deficiencies.
- Her main deficiency is that she cannot work well in a team.
- The report shows a deficiency in safety procedures.
گرامر
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deficiency
IPA
GB/dɪfˈɪʃənsi/
US/dɪfˈɪʃənsi/
ہجا بندی اور زور
de - fi - ciency (3 ہجے)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fi)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
- Base: deficiency
- Plural: deficiencies, deficiency
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
deficiencies
noun
Core family
deficient
adjective B2
Related words
deficit
noun B2
deficiently
adverb C1
Negative and opposite forms
sufficient
adjective B1
sufficiency
noun
عبارات
deficiency in
1/dɪfˈɪʃənsi ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
formal
a lack or weakness in something
Used to say that there is not enough of something, or that something is weak, in a particular area.
مثالیں
- The test results show a deficiency in basic math skills.
- There is a serious deficiency in the way the system protects user data.
deficiency of
1/dɪfˈɪʃənsi əv/
fixed phrase
formal
a shortage of something named
Used to say that there is not enough of a particular thing.
مثالیں
- A deficiency of clean water has led to many health problems in the area.
- The study points to a deficiency of reliable data on the subject.
iron deficiency
1/ˈaɪɚn dɪfˈɪʃənsi/
fixed phrase
not enough iron in the body
A condition where the body does not have enough iron, often causing anemia and tiredness.
مثالیں
- Iron deficiency is a common reason why people feel weak and out of breath.
- The doctor gave her supplements to treat her iron deficiency.
nutritional deficiency
1/nutɹˈɪʃənəl dɪfˈɪʃənsi/
fixed phrase
technical
lack of a needed nutrient
A health problem that happens when your body does not get enough of a certain vitamin, mineral, or other nutrient.
مثالیں
- Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies worldwide.
- Nutritional deficiencies are common in areas where people do not have access to fresh food.
- The doctor tested him for possible nutritional deficiencies.
- The doctor explained that her hair loss was caused by a nutritional deficiency.
vitamin deficiency
1/vˈaɪtəmən dɪfˈɪʃənsi/
fixed phrase
Not enough vitamins
A health problem that happens when your body does not get enough vitamins.
مثالیں
- Night blindness can result from a vitamin A deficiency.
- Vitamin deficiency can cause tiredness, weak hair, and other health problems.
- The test confirmed a vitamin B12 deficiency.
- In many countries, vitamin A deficiency is still a serious issue for young children.