No. 940 in Greek
ελλείψεις
"Ελλείψεις" in English means "deficiencies" or "omissions."
In a sentence
Οι ελλείψεις στο σύστημα υγείας είναι ανησυχητικές.
The shortcomings in the healthcare system are worrying.
In this sentence, 'ελλείψεις' is used to denote deficiencies or shortcomings in a system, emphasizing the lack of necessary resources or functionalities.
Η καθυστέρηση αυτή οφείλεται στις ελλείψεις προσωπικού.
This delay is due to staff shortages.
Here, 'ελλείψεις' refers specifically to shortages, indicating that there is an insufficient number of staff available.
Η έλλειψη βιταμινών μπορεί να προκαλέσει προβλήματα υγείας.
Vitamin deficiency can cause health problems.
In this context, 'έλλειψη' (singular) indicates a lack or deficiency of vitamins, reflecting its common usage in health-related contexts.
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