0 the fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it:
1 to not have or not have enough of something that is needed or wanted:
2 a condition of not having any or enough of something, esp. something necessary or wanted:
3 to not have any or enough of something, esp. something necessary or wanted:
4 a situation in which there is not enough of something, or something is not available:
serious/severe lack of sth Many of these communities are having to cope with a severe lack of resources.
"Lack of time" is frequently cited as the reason for poor-quality work.
5 to not have enough of something that is necessary:
Most of the candidates had the right qualifications but lacked the necessary skills.
His answer demonstrated a complete lack of understanding of the question.
One disadvantage of living in the town is the lack of safe places for the children to play.
Hospitals are being forced to close departments because of lack of money.
There is a lack of reasonably priced housing for rent.
The local residents were angry at the lack of parking spaces.
They've won a few matches this season but they lack consistency.
They lack basic foodstuffs, such as bread and milk.
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