Definition of shortcoming Shortcoming

/ʃɔˈɹtkʌˌmɪŋ/ - [shorkuming] - short•com•ing

We found 7 definitions of shortcoming from 5 different sources.

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What does shortcoming mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

shortcoming - a failing or deficiency; "that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • shortcoming (n.)
    The act of falling, or coming short
  • shortcoming (n.)
    The failure of a crop, or the like.
  • shortcoming (n.)
    Neglect of, or failure in, performance of duty.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • shortcoming
    An imperfection in a device or machine.

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