Adequacy
noun
The state of being enough or satisfactory.
The restaurant's menu was limited, but the food had an adequacy that left everyone satisfied.
Often appears as...
- adequacy of
- assess the adequacy
noun
The appropriateness or suitability of something in relation to a specific task or purpose.
The adequacy of the equipment for the scientific experiment was questionable.
Often appears as...
- adequacy of
- determine adequacy
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Technical
noun
The legality, constitutionality, or fairness of a law, rule, or policy.
The lawyer questioned the adequacy of the new legislation in court.
Often appears as...
- adequacy of
- determine adequacy
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Formal
Legal
noun
The state of being enough or satisfactory.
The restaurant's menu was limited, but the food had an adequacy that left everyone satisfied.
Often appears as...
- adequacy of
- assess the adequacy
noun
The appropriateness or suitability of something in relation to a specific task or purpose.
The adequacy of the equipment for the scientific experiment was questionable.
Often appears as...
- adequacy of
- determine adequacy
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The legality, constitutionality, or fairness of a law, rule, or policy.
The lawyer questioned the adequacy of the new legislation in court.
Often appears as...
- adequacy of
- determine adequacy
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Not Luxurious
Adequacy suggests something meets basic needs without luxury or excess.
The budget hotel's services offered adequacy, nothing more.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone
Using 'adequacy' can imply a neutral or slightly positive judgment.
The adequacy of his work performance got him a modest raise.
Pro Tip 3/3Bare Minimum
'Adequacy' often means just enough to satisfy a requirement, not more.
The emergency supplies reached an adequacy level to support the victims.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Luxurious
Adequacy suggests something meets basic needs without luxury or excess.
The budget hotel's services offered adequacy, nothing more.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone
Using 'adequacy' can imply a neutral or slightly positive judgment.
The adequacy of his work performance got him a modest raise.
Pro Tip 3/3Bare Minimum
'Adequacy' often means just enough to satisfy a requirement, not more.
The emergency supplies reached an adequacy level to support the victims.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Luxurious
Adequacy suggests something meets basic needs without luxury or excess.
The budget hotel's services offered adequacy, nothing more.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone
Using 'adequacy' can imply a neutral or slightly positive judgment.
The adequacy of his work performance got him a modest raise.
Pro Tip 3/3Bare Minimum
'Adequacy' often means just enough to satisfy a requirement, not more.
The emergency supplies reached an adequacy level to support the victims.
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first thing that came up was a massive feeling of inadequacy that how do you do this how do you do this you can't find Lincoln you can't find the people addressing that way but you're trying to feel and find and yet in essence right a metaphor I think going to begin to click the first metaphor for feelings that we had when
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The way we think about...
And they have an enormous influence on how we think, what we aspire to, and how we act. If you think your poverty is God's will, you pray. If you think your poverty is the result of your own inadequacy,
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Following the Tracks of...
first thing that came up was a massive feeling of inadequacy that how do you do this how do you do this you can't find Lincoln you can't find the people addressing that way but you're trying to feel and find and yet in essence right a metaphor I think going to begin to click the first metaphor for feelings that we had when
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The way we think about...
And they have an enormous influence on how we think, what we aspire to, and how we act. If you think your poverty is God's will, you pray. If you think your poverty is the result of your own inadequacy,
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Alicia Keys
American Musician
There's too much darkness in the world. Everywhere you turn, someone is tryin' to tear someone down in some way; everywhere you go, there's a feeling of inadequacy, or a feeling that you're not good enough. I want to bring a certain light to the world.
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David Robinson
American Athlete
The biggest challenge was becoming a leader and taking our team to the highest level. Feeling the personal responsibility to take the team to the next level. Overcoming fear of inadequacy and never getting down on yourself or doubting who you are.
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John Kenneth Galbraith
American Economist
Much literary criticism comes from people for whom extreme specialization is a cover for either grave cerebral inadequacy or terminal laziness, the latter being a much cherished aspect of academic freedom.
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Mark Manson
American Author
We all have great aspirations for ourselves, but if you expect yourself to change the world tomorrow, then you're going to just drown yourself in anxiety and constant feelings of inadequacy.
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Mary Daly
American Theologian
God's plan' is often a front for men's plans and a cover for inadequacy, ignorance, and evil.
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Neal A. Maxwell
American Clergyman
Discouragement is not the absence of adequacy but the absence of courage.
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Sarah Drew
American Actress
I'm pretty sure the feeling of inadequacy is universal for moms.
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E. Stanley Jones
American Theologian
Life is supplied with a basic adequacy.
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Walter Kerr
American Critic
He had delusions of adequacy.
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Adam Osborne
Author
Adequacy is sufficient.
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Alicia Keys
American Musician
There's too much darkness in the world. Everywhere you turn, someone is tryin' to tear someone down in some way; everywhere you go, there's a feeling of inadequacy, or a feeling that you're not good enough. I want to bring a certain light to the world.
Quote examples
David Robinson
American Athlete
The biggest challenge was becoming a leader and taking our team to the highest level. Feeling the personal responsibility to take the team to the next level. Overcoming fear of inadequacy and never getting down on yourself or doubting who you are.
Quote examples
John Kenneth Galbraith
American Economist
Much literary criticism comes from people for whom extreme specialization is a cover for either grave cerebral inadequacy or terminal laziness, the latter being a much cherished aspect of academic freedom.
Quote examples
Mark Manson
American Author
We all have great aspirations for ourselves, but if you expect yourself to change the world tomorrow, then you're going to just drown yourself in anxiety and constant feelings of inadequacy.
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Mary Daly
American Theologian
God's plan' is often a front for men's plans and a cover for inadequacy, ignorance, and evil.
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Neal A. Maxwell
American Clergyman
Discouragement is not the absence of adequacy but the absence of courage.
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Sarah Drew
American Actress
I'm pretty sure the feeling of inadequacy is universal for moms.
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E. Stanley Jones
American Theologian
Life is supplied with a basic adequacy.
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Walter Kerr
American Critic
He had delusions of adequacy.
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Adam Osborne
Author
Adequacy is sufficient.
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