Collocation Dictionary

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Common collocations with shortcoming in American Collocation

shortcoming nouncountable

US/ˈʃɔrtˌkʌmɪŋ/

serious

fundamental
major
serious
severe
significant

This investigation has identified a series of serious shortcomings.

obvious

evident
obvious

Taking the short-term view, obvious shortcomings have surfaced over the past week.

types of shortcomings

methodological
procedural

Methodological shortcomings of some studies are discussed.

seeming

alleged
apparent
perceived

The trustees became so concerned over alleged shortcomings that they shut the club down.