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RECALL BEFORE REVEAL

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A failure to meet a need or standard, or a deficiency that causes such a failure.

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inadequacy

The rehearsal exposed an inadequacy in the backup sound system.
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The inadequacy of an exhibition's packing plan becomes visible when fragile models have no assigned containers and no record of their dimensions.
From When a Process Falls Short.
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