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lack of made
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "lack of made" is not correct and does not make sense in written English.
It seems to be an incomplete or incorrect expression, and it cannot be used in any context as it stands. Example: "The lack of made decisions has led to confusion in the project."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
News & Media
Science
Alternative expressions(5)
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
1 human-written examples
There hasn't been a lack of offense; there just has been a lack of made shots.
News & Media
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
59 human-written examples
The problem is the lack of a spark, the lack of making the big play the Jets need to pull them out of these early-season doldrums.
News & Media
"We save more money in term deals, and story costs, and probably the lack of making pilots than we lose in potential advertising".
News & Media
The concerns that were raised were particularly related to the lack of making clients feel relaxed outside the VCT room.
Science
It opened up the question, how does clothing (or lack there of) make you sexy?
News & Media
I have no idea why my lack of emotion made creative writing impossible.
News & Media
A big pair of designer sunnies will add a touch of glamour as well as disguising the lack of make-up.
News & Media
Tourist groups would weave in and out as sheepish staff scuttled off, their deeds belied by a distinct lack of make up around the mouth.
News & Media
His lack of boundaries made me uncomfortable.
News & Media
My lack of hostility made me suspect.
News & Media
Still, the lack of space made it hard to entertain.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Avoid using the phrase "lack of made" in your writing. Instead, rephrase your sentence to use correct grammar such as "lack of production" or "absence of creation".
Common error
Do not use "made" directly after "lack of". "Made" typically requires a subject and often implies an action. Replace it with a noun that accurately reflects what is missing, for example: "lack of progress" instead of "lack of progressed".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "lack of made" functions incorrectly due to its non-standard grammatical structure. "Lack of" requires a noun to specify what is missing. As Ludwig AI correctly identifies, the usage of "made" in this context is grammatically flawed.
Frequent in
News & Media
30%
Science
30%
Formal & Business
13%
Less common in
Wiki
10%
Academia
7%
Reference
5%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "lack of made" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided in formal writing. As Ludwig AI points out, this phrase doesn't follow standard English grammar. Instead, it's better to use alternatives like "absence of creation" or "failure to produce" to clearly convey the intended meaning. While examples do exist, they are infrequent and come from a mix of sources, suggesting limited and potentially incorrect usage. Always ensure that "lack of" is followed by a noun for grammatical correctness.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
failure to produce
Focuses on the failure or inability to create or produce something.
deficit in production
Highlights a shortfall or deficit in the amount produced.
insufficiency of output
Highlights the insufficient amount of goods produced.
absence of creation
Replaces "made" with "creation" to denote the absence of something being created.
inability to manufacture
Emphasizes the lack of ability to manufacture a product or item.
shortage of manufactured goods
Focuses on the insufficient amount of goods produced through manufacturing.
absence of construction
Highlights the absence of something being built or constructed.
failure to assemble
Focuses on the failure or inability to put parts together.
lack of fabrication
Emphasizes the lack of building or creating something from components.
absence of generation
Highlights the absence of something being generated or produced.
FAQs
How can I properly use "lack of" in a sentence?
After "lack of", use a noun to describe what is missing. For example, instead of saying "lack of do", say "lack of effort".
What are some alternatives to "lack of"?
Alternatives include "absence of", "shortage of", or "deficiency in". For example, you could say "absence of evidence" instead of "lack of evidence".
Is it correct to say "lack of doing"?
While "lack of doing" might be understood, it's generally better to use a noun form. For instance, instead of "lack of doing research", say "lack of research".
Which is correct, "lack of made" or "lack of making"?
"Lack of made" is grammatically incorrect. "Lack of making" is grammatically right but semantically should use a noun instead of gerund (making) for example: "lack of creation".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
83%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested