adequacy
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.
例文
3 / 5I 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.
The committee questioned the adequacy of the current legal framework.
The group of people asked if the current laws are sufficient for the situation.
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.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the root 'equal'. If the amount you have is 'equal' to the amount you need, you have 'adequacy'.
クイックテスト
The manager expressed concerns regarding the ________ of the budget for the new project.
正解!
正解は: adequacy
例文
I doubt the adequacy of my old jacket for this freezing weather.
everydayI am not sure if my old coat is good enough for this very cold weather.
The committee questioned the adequacy of the current legal framework.
formalThe group of people asked if the current laws are sufficient for the situation.
The adequacy of the snacks at the party was a bit disappointing.
informalThe amount and quality of the food at the party wasn't really enough.
Researchers must ensure the adequacy of the sample size to reach valid conclusions.
academicScientists need to make sure they have enough participants to get correct results.
We need to assess the adequacy of our insurance coverage before the merger.
businessWe must check if our insurance is sufficient before joining the two companies.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
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
よく混同される語
Efficiency is about doing something without wasting time or energy, while adequacy is simply about being good enough.
Sufficiency usually refers to quantity (having enough), while adequacy can refer to both quantity and quality (being suitable).
使い方のコツ
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.
よくある間違い
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'.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the root 'equal'. If the amount you have is 'equal' to the amount you need, you have 'adequacy'.
語源
Derived from the Latin 'adaequare', meaning 'to make equal to'.
文法パターン
クイックテスト
The manager expressed concerns regarding the ________ of the budget for the new project.
正解!
正解は: adequacy
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