Noncritical findings; findings or recommendations for improvement that are not material weaknesses or are not material instances of noncompliance.

The total lack or insufficient presence of the necessary plant nutrients in soils or in plant tissues. The deficiencies are determined by means of soil and plant tissue testing sets.

Situations in which there is not enough of something.

A lack or shortage of something needed by the body to function properly.

Diversity

Deficiencies are problems an inspector notes while visiting a nursing home or other facility. The facility must correct any deficiencies. Otherwise, it may be fined and dropped from Medicare or Medicaid participation.

Areas along the track that cannot handle expected increased train frequencies.