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inadequacy

noun

Reveal meaning and examples

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

The rehearsal exposed an inadequacy in the backup sound system.

Dictionary practice example.

The inadequacy of an exhibition's packing plan becomes visible when fragile models have no assigned containers and no record of their dimensions.