as in acceptability
the quality or state of meeting one's needs adequately
the fire department sent someone to determine the adequacy of the building's evacuation plan
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Recent Examples of adequacy
According to the Star-Telegram, the consultant’s report provides details on each school being considered for closure, including its age, enrollment figures, capacity utilization rate, and educational adequacy score.
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 16 May 2025
The filing also discusses the company's risk management strategies, including its focus on maintaining liquidity and capital adequacy.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 6 Feb. 2025
The Epstein case remains a focal point of public and political attention due to longstanding questions about accountability, possible accomplices, and the adequacy of prior investigations.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Reeves is expected to announce an overhaul of the pensions regime, focusing on the adequacy of retirement savings.
—Ritika Gupta, CNBC, 15 July 2025
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 16 May 2025
The filing also discusses the company's risk management strategies, including its focus on maintaining liquidity and capital adequacy.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 6 Feb. 2025
The Epstein case remains a focal point of public and political attention due to longstanding questions about accountability, possible accomplices, and the adequacy of prior investigations.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Reeves is expected to announce an overhaul of the pensions regime, focusing on the adequacy of retirement savings.
—Ritika Gupta, CNBC, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adequacy
Noun
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To determine the sufficiency of the evidence, the appellate judges identified the reasonable inferences that could be drawn from the circumstances proved.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
19 Aug. 2025
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These need to be filed before the Patent Office to be assessed for both technical and legal sufficiency.—
Wen Xie,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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When water and wind ravaged his hometown and displaced his family in 2005, Miller found hope in the goodness and generosity of others.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Thank goodness the Toronto Blue Jays' equipment staff isn't in the habit of quickly donating old gear.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Adequacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequacy. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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