B2 verb محايد

adequacy

/ˈæd.ə.kwə.si/

The state or quality of being sufficient or good enough to meet a particular requirement or purpose. It refers to whether something is satisfactory in terms of quantity, quality, or ability.

أمثلة

3 من 5
1

I doubt the adequacy of my old jacket for this freezing weather.

I am not sure if my old coat is good enough for this very cold weather.

2

The committee questioned the adequacy of the current legal framework.

The group of people asked if the current laws are sufficient for the situation.

3

The adequacy of the snacks at the party was a bit disappointing.

The amount and quality of the food at the party wasn't really enough.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
adequacy
ظرف
adequately
صفة
adequate
مرتبط
inadequacy
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the root 'equal'. If the amount you have is 'equal' to the amount you need, you have 'adequacy'.

اختبار سريع

The manager expressed concerns regarding the ________ of the budget for the new project.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: adequacy

أمثلة

1

I doubt the adequacy of my old jacket for this freezing weather.

everyday

I am not sure if my old coat is good enough for this very cold weather.

2

The committee questioned the adequacy of the current legal framework.

formal

The group of people asked if the current laws are sufficient for the situation.

3

The adequacy of the snacks at the party was a bit disappointing.

informal

The amount and quality of the food at the party wasn't really enough.

4

Researchers must ensure the adequacy of the sample size to reach valid conclusions.

academic

Scientists need to make sure they have enough participants to get correct results.

5

We need to assess the adequacy of our insurance coverage before the merger.

business

We must check if our insurance is sufficient before joining the two companies.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
adequacy
ظرف
adequately
صفة
adequate
مرتبط
inadequacy

تلازمات شائعة

ensure adequacy to make sure something is sufficient
assess adequacy to evaluate if something is good enough
question the adequacy to doubt if something meets the requirements
financial adequacy having enough money to meet obligations
adequacy of resources having enough tools or materials

العبارات الشائعة

capital adequacy

the statutory minimum reserve of capital a bank or investment firm must hold

adequacy of protection

the level at which safety measures are considered sufficient

data adequacy

the state of having enough information for a specific analysis

يُخلط عادةً مع

adequacy vs efficiency

Efficiency is about doing something without wasting time or energy, while adequacy is simply about being good enough.

adequacy vs sufficiency

Sufficiency usually refers to quantity (having enough), while adequacy can refer to both quantity and quality (being suitable).

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Adequacy is most commonly used in professional, technical, or academic contexts to discuss whether standards or needs are being met. It is an uncountable noun.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often try to use 'adequacy' as an adjective; remember that the adjective form is 'adequate'. Also, avoid using it to mean 'perfection'; it only means 'good enough'.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the root 'equal'. If the amount you have is 'equal' to the amount you need, you have 'adequacy'.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Latin 'adaequare', meaning 'to make equal to'.

أنماط نحوية

Uncountable noun Often followed by the preposition 'of' Commonly functions as the subject or object in formal sentences

اختبار سريع

The manager expressed concerns regarding the ________ of the budget for the new project.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: adequacy

كلمات ذات صلة

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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