Definition

1. Noun:
   • The quality of being sufficient for a particular purpose: "adequacy" refers to the state of having enough of something to meet a specific need or requirement.
   • The quality of being satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity: It describes the state of being suitable or good enough to fulfill a particular role or standard.

Usage

• "Adequacy" is an uncountable noun used to describe the state or condition of something being sufficient or acceptable.
• It is often used in formal or academic contexts to discuss whether resources, measures, or qualities meet a required standard.
• Common collocations include: , , .

Examples

• The report evaluated the adequacy of the city's emergency preparedness plans.
• Researchers are studying the nutritional adequacy of the average diet.
• A major concern is the adequacy of the funding for the new project.

Advanced Usage

• "To a level of adequacy": reaching a satisfactory or sufficient standard.
  • The system has been upgraded to a level of adequacy that meets industry standards.
• "Adequacy for purpose": the quality of being suitable for a specific intended use.
  • The contract requires the supplier to guarantee the product's adequacy for purpose.

Variants and Related Words

• Adequate (adj): sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity.
  • The room was small but adequate for our needs.
• Adequately (adv): in a manner that is sufficient or satisfactory.
  • The problem was not adequately addressed in the meeting.

Synonyms

• Sufficiency: the condition of being enough.
• Acceptability: the quality of being satisfactory or tolerable.

Antonyms

• Inadequacy: the state of being insufficient or not good enough.
• Deficiency: a lack or shortage of something.

Noun

1. the quality of being sufficient for the end in view
   • he questioned the sufficiency of human intelligence
2. the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily: "he questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule"