suitability

[ soo-tuh-bil-i-tee ]

noun

1. the state or quality of being satisfactory or in accord with what is desired or called for; appropriateness:

   Staff will interview each applicant to assess their suitability to enter the respite facility.

   The suitability and effectiveness of these medications depends on the patient’s overall health and other considerations.

Other Words From

• pre·suit·a·bil·i·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of suitability¹

First recorded in 1640–50; suit(able) ( def ) + -ability ( def )

Example Sentences

"However, it is not possible to specify the number of beds available as the suitability of each placement is based on assessed needs," the spokesperson added.

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Experts might also advise on the suitability of solar panels for your home, for example.

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The world's first wood-panelled satellite has been launched into space to test the suitability of timber as a renewable building material in future exploration of destinations like the Moon and Mars.

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Clement calls it a project - and it is - but there's no sense that these guys are the right guys for the project and there's a rapidly growing concern about the manager and his suitability for the job too.

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The Grenfell Inquiry's Phase 2 report heavily criticised Celotex for launching a "dishonest scheme to mislead its customers" over the suitability of its insulation for use on high-rise buildings.

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Related Words

• appropriateness
• fitness
• propriety