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Definitions of 'deficient'

1. (adj) deficient, lacking(p), wanting(p)
inadequate in amount or degree
"a deficient education"; "deficient in common sense"; "lacking in stamina"; "tested and found wanting"

2. (adj) insufficient, deficient
of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
"insufficient funds"

3. (adj) deficient, inferior, substandard
falling short of some prescribed norm
"substandard housing"

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