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deficit

noun

An amount by which something falls short of what is needed or expected.

Amount of shortage

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shortfall shortage deficiency insufficiency lack inadequacy

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inadequacy

noun

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

Failure to meet a need

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insufficiency deficiency shortcoming shortfall inadequateness

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insufficiency

noun

An amount, quality, or supply that is not enough for a particular purpose.

Not enough

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inadequacy deficiency shortage shortfall paucity lack

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paucity

noun

A shortage or insufficient amount.

Insufficient amount

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dearth scarcity shortage insufficiency lack deficiency

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