as in adequacy
the quality or state of meeting one's needs adequately
the acceptability of a broken key or two on a secondhand piano might depend on which keys are broken
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Noun
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Their ratings consider factors such as capital adequacy, liquidity, and operational risks.—
True Tamplin, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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This transactional approach raises questions about its adequacy in addressing long-term security concerns for both the U.S. and its Gulf partners. 6.—
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The slim-fit, waist-length tank has an aesthetically-pleasing no-seam construction that doesn’t chafe against your skin (thank goodness!), and looks polished enough to throw on and go.—
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The film is at its strongest when intimately keeping its lens on Aisha’s tangible struggles, while organically contextualizing the modest instances of goodness in her life in contrast with the dire political backdrop of the region.—
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Although the test is too late to guide current crop fertilization, the post-harvest evaluation can estimate N sufficiency levels during the corn growing season and provide a valuable tool for fine-tuning future nitrogen management strategies.—
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At the same time, in keeping with the principle of reasonable sufficiency, Moscow will likely delegate most ground warfare to its allies.—
Noun
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His performance is the loudest thing in it by an amplitude of 10.—
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First, why are speech and music so distinct in their amplitude over time?—
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Approximately 121 local businesses are participating in the Shop 916 program, including restaurants, dessert shops, clothing boutiques and fitness centers, according to the program’s website.—
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The accommodation includes heated outdoor pools and hot tubs, as well as an onsite fitness center and airport shuttle, with quick access to Springdale’s excellent dining scene—more on that below.—
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“Acceptability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptability. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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