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

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

She largely attributed the success of “Peanuts” on social media to the comic strip’s suitability to visual platforms like Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times

However, there are also likely to be question marks over Romero's suitability as the club's captain.

From BBC

The Italian farmers helped Mr Hoyles to research the various species of olive tree and assess their suitability for growing in Lincolnshire.

From BBC

Many questioned his experience and doubted his suitability at that level too.

From BBC

Related Words

• appropriateness
• fitness
• propriety