Suitability
noun
The quality of being fit or proper for an intended purpose.
The suitability of the house for a large family was clear, it had six bedrooms.
Often appears as...
- check suitability
- determine suitability
noun
The ability to meet the requirements or standards of a role.
The human resources team will assess the candidate's suitability for the role during the interview.
Often appears as...
- assess suitability
- suitability for the role
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Formal
Academic
noun
The accordance or alignment with someone's tastes or preferences.
I'm still questioning the suitability of this dress for the summer wedding.
Often appears as...
- question suitability
- suitability of style
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Colloquial
noun
The quality of being fit or proper for an intended purpose.
The suitability of the house for a large family was clear, it had six bedrooms.
Often appears as...
- check suitability
- determine suitability
noun
The ability to meet the requirements or standards of a role.
The human resources team will assess the candidate's suitability for the role during the interview.
Often appears as...
- assess suitability
- suitability for the role
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
The accordance or alignment with someone's tastes or preferences.
I'm still questioning the suitability of this dress for the summer wedding.
Often appears as...
- question suitability
- suitability of style
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Intended Purpose
Focus on the purpose or function something is designed for when discussing its suitability.
The suitability of this software for data analysis is exceptional.
Pro Tip 2/3Not About Preference
Suitability here isn't about personal likes, but about objective functionality.
Despite its popularity, the suitability of the open office layout is questionable.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Matters
Consider the surrounding situation or context when judging suitability.
The new policy's suitability for our current economic climate is debatable.
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Video examples
A test for Parkinson's...
so dancing is one of the most human of activities we delight at ballet virtuosos and tap dancers you'll see later on it now ballet requires an extraordinary level of expertise and a high level of skill and probably a level of initial suitability that may well have a genetic component to it now sadly
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Max Little: A test for...
So, dancing is one of the most human of activities. We delight at ballet virtuosos and tap dancers you will see later on. Now, ballet requires an extraordinary level of expertise and a high level of skill, and probably a level of initial suitability
Video examples
A test for Parkinson's...
so dancing is one of the most human of activities we delight at ballet virtuosos and tap dancers you'll see later on it now ballet requires an extraordinary level of expertise and a high level of skill and probably a level of initial suitability that may well have a genetic component to it now sadly
Video examples
Max Little: A test for...
So, dancing is one of the most human of activities. We delight at ballet virtuosos and tap dancers you will see later on. Now, ballet requires an extraordinary level of expertise and a high level of skill, and probably a level of initial suitability
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Evan McMullin
American Public Servant
As far as Gary Johnson is concerned, he is not a credible person on foreign policy. We need somebody like that. He doesn't understand religious liberty. I have some other concerns about his suitability and reliability in, you know, for the presidency. I just don't think he's a credible option.
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Robert Christgau
American Journalist
My experience of what a loving relationship is like rings true with a lot of people I meet. I have a theory that the people you meet, one way you choose them, is their suitability for you in that particular matter. Attitudes toward friendship and marriage are in many cases closely aligned.
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James Clapper
American Public Servant
There is no requirement whatsoever for a security clearance for a candidate. The mere fact that a candidate is anointed by its party at a convention - that is all that is required. And it's not up to me or the administration to determine candidate suitability for these briefings.
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Nicky Morgan
British Politician
When evaluating the suitability of a woman for a role, or using certain language in job advertisements, biases can creep in.
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Garry Trudeau
American Cartoonist
I've never taken any issue off the table for lack of suitability. Only for lack of imagination.
Quote examples
Evan McMullin
American Public Servant
As far as Gary Johnson is concerned, he is not a credible person on foreign policy. We need somebody like that. He doesn't understand religious liberty. I have some other concerns about his suitability and reliability in, you know, for the presidency. I just don't think he's a credible option.
Quote examples
Robert Christgau
American Journalist
My experience of what a loving relationship is like rings true with a lot of people I meet. I have a theory that the people you meet, one way you choose them, is their suitability for you in that particular matter. Attitudes toward friendship and marriage are in many cases closely aligned.
Quote examples
James Clapper
American Public Servant
There is no requirement whatsoever for a security clearance for a candidate. The mere fact that a candidate is anointed by its party at a convention - that is all that is required. And it's not up to me or the administration to determine candidate suitability for these briefings.
Quote examples
Nicky Morgan
British Politician
When evaluating the suitability of a woman for a role, or using certain language in job advertisements, biases can creep in.
Quote examples
Garry Trudeau
American Cartoonist
I've never taken any issue off the table for lack of suitability. Only for lack of imagination.
Example 1 of 5
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