sufficiency

Definitions

The state or quality of being adequate or enough.

An amount that is enough for a particular purpose.

Examples

The committee questioned the sufficiency of the evidence provided to support the new policy.

We must ensure the sufficiency of our food supplies before embarking on the long expedition.

Synonyms

adequacy abundance ample enough plenty satisfactoriness competence

Antonyms

insufficiency deficiency lack scarcity inadequacy dearth shortage