1. A condition or shortage that occurs repeatedly or habitually over time
The hospital faced a recurring deficiency in medical supplies.
O hospital enfrentava uma deficiência recorrente de suprimentos médicos.
2. In medical context: a condition or symptom that returns periodically
The patient suffered from a recurring deficiency in vitamin B12.
O paciente sofria de uma deficiência recorrente de vitamina B12.
3. In business/finance: persistent shortfalls in budget, resources, or performance
The company addressed the recurring deficiency in cash flow.
A empresa abordou a deficiência recorrente no fluxo de caixa.