adequateness

/'ædikwəsi/ Cách viết khác : (adequateness) /'ædikwitnis/

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Word: Adequateness

Definition:
"Adequateness" is a noun that refers to the quality of being enough or satisfactory to meet a need or requirement. It indicates that something is sufficient for a particular purpose.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "adequateness" when you want to describe whether something is enough or suitable for a specific situation.
• It is often used in formal or academic contexts.

Example Sentence:

• "The adequateness of the training program was evaluated to ensure all employees could meet the job requirements."

Advanced Usage:

In more complex discussions, "adequateness" might be used to analyze systems, resources, or conditions, especially in fields like education, psychology, or management.

Word Variants:

• Adequate (adjective): Sufficient for a specific requirement (e.g., "The resources are adequate for our needs.")
• Adequacy (noun): Similar to "adequateness," it refers to the quality of being adequate (e.g., "The adequacy of the funding was questioned.")
• Inadequate (adjective): Not sufficient or suitable (e.g., "The inadequate response led to further issues.")

Different Meanings:

• While "adequateness" generally refers to sufficiency, it can also imply a minimal or basic level of quality that meets a requirement but does not exceed expectations.

Synonyms:

• Sufficiency
• Competence
• Suitability
• Acceptability

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Cut it" (as in "that won't cut it"): This idiom means that something is not sufficient or does not meet the required standard. For example, "His explanation didn't cut it; we need more details."
• "Meet the standard": This phrase means to fulfill the necessary criteria or requirements. For example, "Her performance meets the standard expected for this role."

Summary:

"Adequateness" is about being enough or satisfactory for a need.

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Noun

1. the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily: "he questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule"

Synonyms

• adequacy