0 past simple and past participle of lack
1 to not have or not have enough of something that is needed or wanted:
They've won a few matches this season but they lack consistency.
They lack basic foodstuffs, such as bread and milk.
The town lacks leisure facilities such as a swimming pool or squash courts.
Joshua clearly has ability in this subject but he lacks application.
Eleven percent were lost to follow-up and the study lacked a control group.
All relied on whatever artists were available and these frequently lacked the vision of the composer.
Starting out with a team of only three people, the agency lacked a field organization which could have assisted states in designing their own plans.
