Definition of sufficiency Sufficiency

/sʌfɪˈʃʌnsi/ - [sufishunsee] - suf•fi•cien•cy

We found 11 definitions of sufficiency from 4 different sources.

What does sufficiency mean?

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Noun Plural: sufficiencies
sufficiency - the quality of being sufficient for the end in view; "he questioned the sufficiency of human intelligence"
		adequacy
		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
sufficiency - sufficient resources to provide comfort and meet obligations; "her father questioned the young suitor's sufficiency"
		wealthiness, wealth the quality of profuse abundance; "she has a wealth of talent"
sufficiency - an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose; "enough is as good as a feast"; "there is more than a sufficiency of lawyers in this country"
		enough
		relative quantity a quantity relative to some purpose

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sufficiency (Noun)
Quality or condition of being sufficient.
sufficiency (Noun)
An adequate amount.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

sufficiency (n.)
The quality or state of being sufficient, or adequate to the end proposed; adequacy.
sufficiency (n.)
Qualification for any purpose; ability; capacity.
sufficiency (n.)
Adequate substance or means; competence.
sufficiency (n.)
Supply equal to wants; ample stock or fund.
sufficiency (n.)
Conceit; self-confidence; self-sufficiency.

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sufficiency, noun, singular of sufficiencies.

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