Adequacy Definition & Meaning

adequacy
noun
  1. the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily: "he questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule"
  2. the quality of being sufficient for the end in view; "he questioned the sufficiency of human intelligence"

"Adequacy" in song lyrics

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  • "assessing sample's adequacy"
    AOL — AOL

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