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
What these regulations require is not uniformity, but adequacy — a basic floor, not a ceiling.
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David Bloomfield, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025
Nonetheless, the results prompted state Sens. Byron Pelton, R-Sterling, and Rod Pelton, R-Cheyenne Wells, who are cousins, to call for an audit of the agency’s enforcement practices, its responsiveness to safety concerns and the adequacy of current compliance measures.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2025
Over two thirds of respondents express concerns about their access to healthcare, the adequacy of retirement savings, and the robustness of public safety nets.
—Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Liquidity Check-Up: Assess the adequacy of liquid assets to provide a financial cushion during economic uncertainties.
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—Ira Walker, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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David Bloomfield, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025
Nonetheless, the results prompted state Sens. Byron Pelton, R-Sterling, and Rod Pelton, R-Cheyenne Wells, who are cousins, to call for an audit of the agency’s enforcement practices, its responsiveness to safety concerns and the adequacy of current compliance measures.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2025
Over two thirds of respondents express concerns about their access to healthcare, the adequacy of retirement savings, and the robustness of public safety nets.
—Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Liquidity Check-Up: Assess the adequacy of liquid assets to provide a financial cushion during economic uncertainties.
6.
—Ira Walker, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 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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When hate pokes up its ugly head, love overshadows it with goodness and gracefulness and purpose.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Ranch: Smooth, rich and irresistibly savory – our Ranch Snack Wrap delivers a satisfying burst of cool ranch goodness, with hints of garlic and onion.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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“Adequacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequacy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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