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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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

Musinguzi said the initiative is guided by a study that looked at habitat suitability, ecological needs and security conditions and found that Kidepo was one of the best sites for successfully reintroducing the species.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

A string of three defeats has led to familiar questions surrounding Borthwick's suitability to lead England amid a three-year reign of jarring juxtaposition.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

And she remembered that recently there had been references to suitability of families and once a hint that some people couldn’t keep a scandal hidden forever.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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