technical shortcomings

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meaningsoftechnicalandshortcoming

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technical
adjective
uk
/ˈtek.nɪ.kəl/us
/ˈtek.nɪ.kəl/
relating to the knowledge, machines, or methods used in science ...
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shortcoming
noun[C usually plural]
uk
/ˈʃɔːtˌkʌm.ɪŋ/us
/ˈʃɔːrtˌkʌm.ɪŋ/
a fault or a failure to reach a ...
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(Definition oftechnicalandshortcomingfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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There seem to be some fundamental questions, as well as technical shortcomings, that remain to be settled.
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Finally, in the health policy arena, comprehensive reforms have significant technical strengths whereas incremental reforms have serious technical shortcomings.
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But, although technical shortcomings played an important part in this situation, they cannot account for it entirely.
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It seems unlikely that the low number of mutations is a result of technical shortcomings.
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Despite excellent coverage of most topics, the volume does have a few technical shortcomings.
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This tardiness had much to do with the technical shortcomings of recording, which were exposed by the more acoustically demanding orchestral repertoire.
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Inevitable inaccuracies and technical shortcomings that might arise during such an event induce the performer to access improvisatory tools which ultimately allow for the preservation of the initial action.
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A number of technical shortcomings have already been rectified.
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It should be mentioned that, according to observers, the municipal elections passed off without major technical shortcomings.
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Finally, the proposals as published are full of technical shortcomings.
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The information requested used to be published in the low-income families tables, but these are no longer published because of technical shortcomings and methodological deficiencies.
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The elections were not, however, free of technical shortcomings.
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It is also possible, however, that these exceptions are due to technical shortcomings or to misassignment of subjects to their subject groups.
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However, his complete involvement in his characters, and sheer physical presence and acting abilities, more than made up for any vocal technical shortcomings.
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Here his technical shortcomings were too prominent to permit even a passably accurate account of the music.
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During the war of independence (1946-1954) and immediate aftermath, some stamps were issued imperforate due to technical shortcomings.
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Further, the series is described as having obnoxious quirks and technical shortcomings.
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This single act proved to be invaluable as it highlighted a number of organisational and technical shortcomings, and provided the impetus for the development of solutions to resolve these.
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