Deficiency
Deficiency noun - A falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number.
Gap and deficiency are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gap" instead a noun "Deficiency".
Gap
Gap noun - An incomplete or deficient area.
Usage example: a gap in his understanding
Deficiency and gap are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deficiency" instead a noun "Gap".
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