lack of depth
collocation in Englishmeaningsofanddepth
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depth
noun
uk/depθ/us/depθ/
the distance down either from the top of something to the bottom, or to a distance below the top surface ...
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(Definition oflack-ofanddepthfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Although the comparative approach taken is quite laudable, at times thelackofdepthleads to some rather questionable assertions.
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It is certainly comprehensive but to my mind suffers fromlackofdepthas a result.
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I would argue, however, that "simple" can be elegant and persuasive, not a sign oflackofdepthon the par t of the linguist.
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There is no apparent connection between the various cases, but in this case the usefulness of the breadth outweighs thelackofdepth.
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Although in this instance it is composed predominantly of industrial furnaces and sheds, the lackofdepthto the site implies a degree of spatial confinement.
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Its goal is extremely ambitious, and one of its flaws - alackofdepthin some of the argumentation - is largely attributable to the sheer scope of the task.
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While public behaviour is readily perceived, it can be deceptive in itslackofdepthand the complexity of the traditional values and mores governing intimate relationships.
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Amongst the book's few weaknesses is the inevitable overlap between some chapters and thelackofdepthof coverage of some key issues such as primary care and end-of-life care.
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The problems individually are so many, but so tiny in the broad context that piecemeal answers to those problems show an inevitablelackofdepth.
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They tend to have done four or five highers, so there is breadth but alackofdepth.
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Either way, we must express our concern at thelackofdepthand substance, by contrast with similar documents drawn up by our allies.
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Movement across the front at a time of fighting would be hindered by congestion andlackofdepth.
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The rash of injuries, meanwhile, revealed a disturbinglackofdepthon the team, especially in the quarterback position and defensive line.
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Reviewers criticised thelackofdepth, quality and quantity of the games.
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Also, alackofdepthperception may occur.
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He complained that the game suffered from being light on game modes, andlackofdepth.
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Most critics criticised the story for alackofdepth.
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However, thelackofdepthin the minor-league system finally caught up with them when the last veterans from the dynasty years left town.
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Some reviewers enjoyed the game's high difficulty and quirky storyline, while others panned the game for a perceivedlackofdepth, difficulty, and battling.
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Thelackofdepthon offense showed throughout the game, as the offense generated just 3 points.
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