acceptability

noun

Definition of acceptabilitynext
as in adequacy
the quality or state of meeting one's needs adequately the acceptability of a broken key or two on a secondhand piano might depend on which keys are broken

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  1. adequacy
  2. goodness
  3. sufficiency
  4. amplitude
  5. fitness
Noun
  • The Bank opted into the Community Bank Leverage Ratio framework, reporting a ratio of 10.24% as of September 30, 2024, indicating strong capital adequacy.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Chip Moore, the third candidate in the race, is running on a platform of affordable housing and police accountability — laudable goals — but makes no mention of the city budget and avoided directly answering questions about the adequacy of police staffing.
    East Bay Times editorial, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of adequacy
Noun
  • Green tea and licorice root extracts step to stave off irritation, thank goodness.
    Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Thank goodness for Elsbeth’s questions for providing it.
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of goodness
Noun
  • These locks include critical challenges such as data sufficiency, power infrastructure, and return on investment.
    Peter High, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Here, the Kremlin is likely to adopt an approach that corresponds with the Soviet principle of reasonable sufficiency.
    Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2015
Definition of sufficiency
Noun
  • In REM sleep, brain waves are low in amplitude and relatively fast, and the eye movements are rapid, too.
    Beth Ann Malow, Discover Magazine, 24 Nov. 2024
  • The amplitudes take the form of fractions, with a numerator above a denominator.
    Charlie Wood, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of amplitude
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  • For HNWIs, this includes spa-like bathrooms, meditation spaces, and state-of-the-art home fitness facilities.
    Arash Jalili, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Beyond the beach, the resort also offers complimentary access to beach cruisers, a family pool, a fitness center and dozens of complimentary classes, and a luxe spa with relaxation lounges with ocean views.
    Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of fitness
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