suitability

[ soo-tuh-bil-i-tee ]
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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.

Origin of suitability

1
First recorded in 1640–50; suit(able) + -ability
  • Sometimes suit·a·ble·ness [soo-tuh-buhl-nis] /ˈsu tə bəl nɪs/ .

Other words from suitability

  • pre·suit·a·bil·i·ty, noun

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