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The phrase "a weaknesses" is not correct in written English.
The correct form should be "a weakness" or "weaknesses" without the article "a" if plural.
Example: "One of my weaknesses is procrastination."
Alternatives: "a flaw" or "a shortcoming."
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Most performance reviews focus more on "development areas" (a k a weaknesses) than strengths.
This refers to the known but basic premise that an incumbent's over-commitment to their business model can actually become a weaknesses that constraints their ability, and willingness, to respond to new entrants.
Leveraging a strength is generally easier and more fun than pushing against a weaknesses, and can make problem solving much less stressful.
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Is this a weakness?
It's a weakness.
"They demonstrate a weakness.
Perfectionism is a weakness.
Chronology is a weakness.
I have a weakness.
Is that a weakness?
That is a weakness.
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