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Shortcoming

Shortcoming Meaning & Definition
Shortcoming Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Shortcoming?

[n] a failing or deficiency; "that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Shortcoming: defect

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See Also | disadvantage

Shortcoming In Webster's Dictionary

\Short"com`ing\, n. The act of falling, or coming short; as: (a) The failure of a crop, or the like. (b) Neglect of, or failure in, performance of duty.

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