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adequate
adequate
/ˈædəˌkweɪt/
adjective
(
)
Having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
(
equal
,
adequate
)
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
She had adequate training
she had adequate training
Her training was adequate
her training was adequate
She was adequate to the job
she was adequate to the job
He was equal to the task
he was equal to the task
(
)
Sufficient for the purpose
(
nuff
[Non-standard]
,
adequate
,
enough
)
sufficient for the purpose
An adequate income
an adequate income
The food was adequate
the food was adequate
Enough food
enough food
Food enough
food enough
(
)
About average; acceptable
(
fair to middling
,
passable
,
tolerable
,
adequate
)
about average; acceptable
More than adequate as a secretary
more than adequate as a secretary
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