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Meaning of Shortcoming | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˈʃɔːtˌkʌmɪŋ

Definitions

A deficiency or falling short; failure to attain a goal or ideal.

plural, usually

Equivalents

Examples

“They were behind twice, first to James Morrison's 11th-minute strike and then Kenny Miller's effort early in the second half. England responded with goals of their own from Theo Walcott and Daniel Welbeck and, on the balance of play, probably deserved the victory. On the flip-side, they could conceivably have lost because of their various shortcomings in defence. They also have a goalkeeper, Joe Hart, who is a danger to his own team on nights like these.”
“In truth, I suspect it will take more than the first term of a Labour government to address the shortcomings of the railway system in the North.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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