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unsufficient vs insufficient

"Insufficient" is the proper word. "Unsufficient" is not a standard English word and is considered incorrect. "Insufficient" is the correct term to use when describing a lack or shortage of something.
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This is not a standard English word and is considered incorrect.

"unsufficient"

The correct term to use is "insufficient" when describing a lack or shortage of something.
  • The meaning of UNSUFFICIENT is insufficient. How to use unsufficient in a sentence.
  • There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective unsufficient. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
  • Definition of 'unsufficient' · unsufficient in British English · insufficient in British English · Trends of. unsufficient.
  • May 14, 2024 ... Unsufficient disk space on current disk. alpaltunsoy. Associate II. Options. Mark as New; Bookmark; Subscribe; Mute; Subscribe to RSS ...
  • Definition of 'unsufficient' · unsufficient in British English · insufficient in British English · Trends of. unsufficient.
  • Nov 13, 2011 ... unsufficient privileges to install windows defender -please help. macbryde. By macbryde. November 13, 2011 in General Windows PC Help.
  • Feb 14, 2024 ... Hi, I've got a question... Is there a way to perform an update on MC3300 scanners when there is unsufficient free space?
  • Jul 7, 2020 ... 'istioctl install' unsufficient output when problems occur #25272. Closed. esnible opened this issue on Jul 7, 2020 · 3 comments. Closed ...
  • unsufficient · deficient · feeble · inadequate · insufficient · scarce · unavailing · unprosperous · unsuccessful ...
  • unsufficient adj. Quotations: Show all Hide all. Entry Info. Forms, unsufficient adj. Also unsufficiaunt(e, (error) unfficient. Etymology, From sufficient ...

This is the correct term to use when describing a lack or shortage of something.

"insufficient"

Use "insufficient" to indicate that there is not enough of something or that it is inadequate.
  • 5 days ago ... The meaning of INSUFFICIENT is not sufficient : inadequate; especially : lacking adequate power, capacity, or competence.
  • Aug 23, 2023 ... ... insufficient permissions", "locations": [], "path": [ "appInstallationsByEnvironment" ], "extensions": { "errorSource": "UNDERLYING_SERVICE ...
  • ... insufficient-data ) I get lots of traffic logs, seemingly legit by looks of at least some URLs. Depends what and whom are you protecting, is such traffic ...
  • Jan 19, 2023 ... Hi Everyone, I'm trying to update/upgrade my forge app but I got this error : Error: Authorization failed: Principal has insufficient ...
  • Aug 25, 2019 ... Several of them are receiving email messages saying there is insufficient space for their file to upload. This makes no sense as my plan allows for 3 TB of ...
  • Sep 25, 2018 ... Insufficient Oversight of Public International Organizations Puts U.S. Foreign Assistance Programs at Risk ... The Syrian civil war and the rise ...
  • Aug 2, 2023 ... "Couldn't complete the connection - Insufficient scopes were provided. Please contact the app developer." What we have gathered is all the scopes on the ...
  • Nov 13, 2019 ... For some reason when I call the GET endpoint, I get a response Insufficient Scope . ... My question is, why does my Node JS API respond with “ ...
  • Oct 26, 2022 ... Climate Plans Remain Insufficient: More Ambitious Action Needed Now ... insufficient to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius ...
  • May 22, 2015 ... Every time I run the tool I receive the error message: "ERROR 010098: Insufficient number of points." Accepting the default value of 12 points errs out.

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