Definition
缺失 (quē shī) is a formal noun/verb meaning 'lack, deficiency,' used in academic/technical contexts for abstract shortcomings (e.g., data deficiencies). Unlike everyday verbs 缺/缺乏, it emphasizes a missing part in a larger whole. As a noun, it is broader than 缺陷 (specific flaw) and can describe any gap or inadequacy.
noun
lackdeficiencyshortcoming
verb
to lackto be deficient
Easily confused
- 确实què shísound-alikeindeed, really
Examples
- 缺失。Zhè xiàng yánjiū quē shī le guānjiàn shùjù.This study lacks key data.
- 缺失。Bàogào zhōng cúnzài duō chù shùjù quē shī.There are multiple data deficiencies in the report.
- 缺失。Zhège jìhuà de quē shī zàiyú quēfá zījīn.The shortcoming of this plan is the lack of funding.
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