Synonyms

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 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

In its current first phase of the Utah pilot, human doctors review all prescriptions before they are sent to pharmacies to check for suitability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

For forest-dwelling species, release sites are often selected based on logistical convenience rather than ecological suitability.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

Under California’s elderly parole program, inmates are generally eligible for a parole suitability hearing if they are over 50 years old and have been incarcerated for at least 20 continuous years.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

He ask no person; he choose no time of suitability.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

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