suitability

American  

[soo-tuh-bil-i-tee] / ˌsu təˈbɪl ɪ ti /

Sometimes suitableness

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.

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Other Word Forms

• presuitability noun

Etymology

Origin of suitability

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

Example Sentences

It was 2005, a fizzy New York era before an epic crash, and prospective members of an exclusive new club were informed of their suitability through hand-delivered invitations, each nestled in a white, hand-stitched box.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yet most of them are mentioned more often by their colleagues to describe their drawbacks and flaws than to talk up their suitability.

From BBC

On Thursday, the UK government said discussions were being held on the use of Cameron Barracks, and it was currently assessing its suitability.

From BBC

Bisignano’s appointment as commissioner provoked misgivings about his suitability for the job among Social Security advocates.

From Los Angeles Times

In court, ACRC’s CEO, Shen Li, said the agency believed the couple’s ability to place so much money at once into the escrow account was sufficient proof of their financial suitability.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• appropriateness
• fitness
• propriety