adequacy

Definitions

The state or quality of being sufficient for a particular purpose.

The quality of being acceptable or satisfactory, though not necessarily outstanding.

Examples

The committee questioned the adequacy of the current safety protocols.

He was concerned about the adequacy of his preparation for the final exam.

Synonyms

sufficiency suitability competence satisfactoriness fitness capability aptness

Antonyms

inadequacy insufficiency deficiency incompetence unsuitability shortcoming lack