unmet need

collocation in English

meaningsofunmetandneed

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unmet
adjective
uk
/ʌnˈmet/
us
/ʌnˈmet/
not satisfied, ...
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need
noun
uk
/niːd/
us
/niːd/
the state of having to have something that you do not have, especially something that you must have so that you can have a ...
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(Definition ofunmetandneedfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofunmet need

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Meeting theunmetneedwith disease management.
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One particular area ofunmetneedwas overnight care.
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Not only was ageism a feature of both settings, so wasunmetneed.
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Anunmetneedto ensure interconnectivity between different regions and institutions.
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This could meet a largelyunmetneedfor a very vulnerable and underserved population.
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The number of unmet needs is the total number of areas scored as anunmetneed.
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Triangulation of quantitative and qualitative data regarding use of lymphoedema services provides evidence ofunmetneed.
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Similarly, there exists a hugeunmetneedin primary care from people with sub-threshold disorders.
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This is the point at which help is sought for anunmetneed.
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Uncertainty about the future was also an important area ofunmetneed.
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There is also a largeunmetneedfor written information appropriate for patients.
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There is no confusion aboutunmetneed.
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There is a largeunmetneed.
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That suggests a largeunmetneed.
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That goes to show theunmetneed.
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In summary, this report has accomplished its goal of identifying issues associated with the definition and application ofunmetneed.
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Moreover, they only represent those who present to mental health services, and do not estimateunmetneed.
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Attention to these variables will address theunmetneedwhich exists for the optimal management of bipolar depression.
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The ' number of reported needs ' was an independent variable in the models ofunmetneedfor workplace accommodations.
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To decide upon and then measure what constitutes 'unmetneed' in such circumstances presents somewhat of a conundrum.
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In these cases, the expressions ranged from those of unfulfilled wishes or desires, to those of loss andunmetneed.
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Nearly one fourth expressed a moderate or high level ofunmetneedwith respect to changes in sexuality.
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It may be the only strategy they have to take care of anunmetneedor unexplored issue.
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The ruling also means thatunmetneedis suddenly obliterated.
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