suitability

American

[soo-tuh-bil-i-tee] / ˌsu təˈbɪl ɪ ti /

Sometimes suitableness

noun

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 Word Forms

presuitability noun

Etymology

Origin of suitability

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

Example Sentences

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The games people make will also have to meet suitability criteria, and those which include social or free-form elements will not be default-available on the Kids and Select accounts.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Investors questioned her suitability for the role, she says, but she feels that good leaders push through failures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The Scottish Green's Elections and Campaigns Committee recently received separate requests for both candidates to be re-vetted to check their suitability as candidates.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Evaluating the suitability of the release site and the condition of each animal is essential.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

There are issues of class, suitability, or inheritance.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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