adequacy

noun
UK: /ˈædɪkwəsi/
US: /ˈædɪkwəsi/

  1. The state of being good enough or sufficient for a particular purpose.

    1. We checked the adequacy of food supplies. [ ] [ ]
    2. The report questioned the adequacy of safety regulations at the factory, suggesting improvements. [ ] [ ]

  2. The quality of being acceptable or satisfactory.

    1. The adequacy of the response was obvious. [ ] [ ]
    2. There were questions about the adequacy of the council's emergency plans for the town. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sufficiency competence capability

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "adequacy" in English means: The state of being good enough or sufficient for a particular purpose., The quality of being acceptable or satisfactory..

The phonetic transcription of "adequacy" is /ˈædɪkwəsi/ in British English and /ˈædɪkwəsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "adequacy": sufficiency, competence, capability.

Example usage of "adequacy": "We checked the adequacy of food supplies.". More examples on the page.