Sufficiency

usgb/səˈfɪʃnsi/
noun

The state of being enough or sufficient.

The sufficiency of the evidence was in question.
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Often appears as...

  • sufficiency of evidence
  • self-sufficiency
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Questioning Validity

Use when debating if something meets necessary standards or conditions.

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Her work lacks sufficiency for a promotion.
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Not Excessive

Indicates a level that is just right, without going overboard.

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A cup of rice per person is of sufficiency for dinner.
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