Definition of adequacy Adequacy
/æˈdʌkwʌsi/ - [atdukwusee] - ad•e•qua•cy
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What does adequacy mean?
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NounPlural: adequacies |
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| adequacy - the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily: "he questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule" | ||
| adequateness | ||
| inadequateness, inadequacy unsatisfactoriness by virtue of being inadequate | ||
| equal, adequate having the same quantity, value, or measure as another; "on equal terms"; "all men are equal before the law" | ||
| satisfactoriness the quality of giving satisfaction sufficient to meet a demand or requirement | ||
| adequacy - the quality of being sufficient for the end in view; "he questioned the sufficiency of human intelligence" | ||
| sufficiency | ||
| deficiency, inadequacy, insufficiency unsatisfactoriness by virtue of being inadequate | ||
| quality an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare | ||
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- adequacy (Noun)
The quality of being sufficient, adequate or able to meet the needs.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- adequacy (n.)
The state or quality of being adequate, proportionate, or sufficient; a sufficiency for a particular purpose; as, the adequacy of supply to the expenditure.
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adequacy
Sufficiency for a particular purpose.
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🔤- adequacy, noun, singular of adequacies.
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