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lack (verb), lacks; lacked; lacking
1. To not have enough of something that is desired: The author's book lacks proper structure or interest.

The mother lacks the money that is needed to buy new shoes for her children.

2. To have too little of something: What Michael lacks in patience, he makes up for it in determination.
3. To fall short by a small amount: Barbara was lacking just ten cents of having the full amount to pay for the magazine that she wanted to buy.
lacking (adjective), more lacking, most lacking
1. A descriptive term for inadequate qualifications: Shauna was told that she was lacking experience and training so she would be disqualified for the job she was seeking.
2. A reference to something that is necessary but which is nonexistent or completely missing: Mildred was lacking in stamina which hampered her from completing the marathon.