About The Word Adequacy

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Adequacy

Adequacy Meaning & Definition
Adequacy Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Adequacy?

[n] the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily: "he questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule"
[n] the quality of being sufficient for the end in view; "he questioned the sufficiency of human intelligence"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Adequacy: adequateness | sufficiency

Related Terms | Find terms related to Adequacy:

See Also | ampleness | quality | satisfactoriness

Adequacy In Webster's Dictionary

\Ad"e*qua*cy\, n. [See {Adequate}.] 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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