lack of equipment

collocation in English

meaningsofandequipment

These words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or,see other collocations withlack.
lack-of
See more at
equipment
noun[U]
uk
/ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/us
/ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/
the set of necessary tools, clothing, etc. for a ...
See more atequipment

(Definition oflack-ofandequipmentfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoflack of equipment

These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
Unfortunately the resolution of rise time was poor due tolackofequipment.
From theCambridge English Corpus
The regression analysis supported the view that it is not sufficient to equate waiting list problems with alackofequipmentavailability.
From theCambridge English Corpus
In developing countries, large class sizes andlackofequipmentare common; thus, an effort was made to develop tests that could be used quickly with large groups of children.
From theCambridge English Corpus
For those who cannot afford or borrow the necessary equipment,lackofequipmentor equipment breakdown can mean loss of livelihood and inability to procure traditional food.
From theCambridge English Corpus
They have to cope with lack of infrastructure,lackofequipment, lack of medicines and a lack of understanding of hygiene by the population.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
He has talked of lack of administration, lack of space,lackofequipment.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
The problem islackofequipmentand lack of cash.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
They are being frustrated by alackofequipment.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
The main reason for the shortage of telephones is thelackofequipmentand of cables.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
If so, thatlackofequipmentdoes not arise from a lack of taxpayers' money.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
Is it lack of investment orlackofequipmentthat has deterred customers from placing their orders here?
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
On freight, it is a different problem with the temporarylackofequipmentfor rail freight because of the growth.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
Is his decision based on security reasons orlackofequipment?
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
Is it still thelackofequipment, the lag in production and the absence of efficient organisation in our munitions industry?
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
Did we fail because oflackofequipmentand because the means of transportation were not available to us?
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
They failed forlackofequipment.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
Anyone who was a soldier in 1935 will be solidly behind me on the effect of thelackofequipmentwith which to train.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
There may be some delay due tolackofequipmentand qualified personnel, but it is hoped to begin work very shortly.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
Sadly, it also has to be said thatlackofequipmentis currently hampering the efforts of many citizens eager to help.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
If there islackofequipment, can it be provided!
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
Want to learn more?
Go to the definition of
Go to the definition ofequipment
See other collocations withlack