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
While the deal includes annual wage increases and cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for employees, some workers are expressing concerns over the adequacy of these raises amid rising inflation.
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Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
Among the notable measurements within the report is the educational adequacy score, which shows the current ability of a building to effectively support Fort Worth ISD’s educational standards.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025
On cross-examination, Jackson raised questions about the adequacy of the evidence collection.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
The president took executive action in January to establish a FEMA Review Council to examine the agency's disaster capabilities and assess the adequacy of its disaster response during former President Joe Biden's administration.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 11 June 2025
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Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
Among the notable measurements within the report is the educational adequacy score, which shows the current ability of a building to effectively support Fort Worth ISD’s educational standards.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025
On cross-examination, Jackson raised questions about the adequacy of the evidence collection.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
The president took executive action in January to establish a FEMA Review Council to examine the agency's disaster capabilities and assess the adequacy of its disaster response during former President Joe Biden's administration.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adequacy
Noun
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Although the test is too late to guide current crop fertilization, the post-harvest evaluation can estimate N sufficiency levels during the corn growing season and provide a valuable tool for fine-tuning future nitrogen management strategies.—
Dr. Haiying Tao,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
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At the same time, in keeping with the principle of reasonable sufficiency, Moscow will likely delegate most ground warfare to its allies.—
Dmitry Adamsky,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Oct. 2015
Noun
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Ranch: The Ranch Snack Wrap delivers a satisfying burst of cool ranch goodness, with hints of garlic and onion.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Thank God for reviewer Brad Bourque's roundup of the Best Printers and thank goodness that at least two of these are on sale.—
WIRED,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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“Adequacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequacy. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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