suitability

Sometimes suit·a·ble·ness

[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 Word Forms

• presuitability noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of suitability¹

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

Example Sentences

They are used as part of a broader background check conducted on all potential FBI employees to determine if the applicant triggers any national security or suitability concerns.

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They added: "There has been extensive investigation survey work undertaken on the Whitegates Park site which demonstrates its suitability for development and this will be independently verified through the planning process."

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The new military service plan will mandate all 18-year-old men to fill out a questionnaire on their suitability to serve and, from 2027, to undergo medical screening.

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"As the commissioner states, my suitability for the role has never been in question, and at no point was I aware of any deviation from best practice," he added.

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While there have been reforms – the ban on women driving, for example, was officially lifted in 2018 – concerns about the kingdom's suitability to host prominent women’s sport events remain.

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