Fit for purpose

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adjective

Good enough to do the task that it is meant to do.

The committee is evaluating whether the new software is fit for purpose.
Visual representation of "fit for purpose" - Good enough to do the task that it is meant to do

Often appears as...

  • proven fit for purpose
  • not fit for purpose
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Context Matters

The phrase can be used in technical, legal, and business settings to discuss whether something meets required standards.

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The inspector checked if the building was fit for purpose before issuing a safety certificate.
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Evaluative Phrase

'Fit for purpose' is used to assess items' or strategies' effectiveness in fulfilling their intended function.

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We must ensure our disaster plan is fit for purpose to handle potential crises.
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Negative Use

Often used to criticize something that fails to meet requirements or expectations, implying inadequacy.

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The emergency exit was not fit for purpose, needing immediate redesign.
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