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How to pronounce insufficient in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms deficient
Derivation insufficiency


insufficient funds.

Examples of insufficient

insufficient
However, here too the results were ultimately of insufficient informative value.
From the sciencedaily.com
That answer proved insufficient, so reporters asked about Stevens a fourth time.
From the washingtonpost.com
Nonetheless, he said, there was insufficient ventilation to keep the dogs alive.
From the freep.com
Both complaints were dismissed based on insufficient evidence, the Bar reported.
From the orlandosentinel.com
However, China's known uranium reserves are insufficient to meet this expansion.
From the online.wsj.com
Jackson declined, saying that there was insufficient evidence to order the test.
From the washingtonpost.com
Insufficient magnesium will become apparent on the lower leaves of plants first.
From the newsobserver.com
Few banks would dare push their insufficient-funds fees above the mid-$30 range.
From the thestate.com
Detectives interviewed the woman but determined there was insufficient evidence.
From the independent.co.uk
More examples
  • Of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement; "insufficient funds"
  • (insufficiently) to an insufficient degree; "he was insufficiently prepared"
  • (insufficiency) a lack of competence; "pointed out the insufficiencies in my report"; "juvenile offenses often reflect an inadequacy in the parents"
  • (insufficiency) (pathology) inability of a bodily part or organ to function normally
  • (insufficiency) lack of an adequate quantity or number; "the inadequacy of unemployment benefits"
  • (Insufficiency) a valve deformity that allows the blood to leak backwards when the valve is closed.
  • (Insufficiency) An illusion that there is not enough of something including money, love, God, food, land, etc.
  • (Insufficiency) blood flows backward (wrong direction) in the vein.
  • The "Insufficient" section on your degree progress report displays courses that have not received any credit. Refer to the Grade Table for descriptions (See Academic Policies) of the various insufficient grades.