adequacy

//ˈæd.ɪ.kwə.si//
C1Frequency Level 12Formal
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Noun

adequacySingular
adequaciesPlural
1

The state or quality of being sufficient, suitable, or acceptable for a particular purpose.

The committee questioned the adequacy of the safety measures.

2

The degree to which something meets the required standard or expectation.

The committee evaluated the adequacy of the safety measures.

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