Meaning
- Adequacy is the state or quality of being sufficient, acceptable, or satisfactory for a particular need or purpose.
- It refers to how well something meets requirements or expectations.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: noun
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Common patterns:
- the adequacy of + noun
- concern/question about adequacy
Example patterns:
- "The adequacy of the funds was questioned."
- "We need to assess the adequacy of the training."
Common Phrases
- adequacy of resources
- adequacy of support
- adequacy of information
- adequacy of evidence
- adequacy of performance
Collocations
- noun + adequacy: funds’ adequacy, facilities’ adequacy, evidence’s adequacy
- verb + adequacy: assess adequacy, ensure adequacy, question adequacy
Examples
- The adequacy of the shelter was tested during the storm.
- There are doubts about the adequacy of the current safety measures.
- The committee reviewed the adequacy of the budget allocation.
- Adequacy of information is essential for making good decisions.
- The report questioned the adequacy of the training program.
- The adequacy of support from management affected staff morale.
- The adequacy of medical supplies must be ensured during emergencies.
- He defended the adequacy of his team’s performance.
Synonyms or Related
- sufficiency
- competency
- suitability
- acceptability
- capability
