Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sufficiency

noun
/səˈfɪʃ.ən.si/
Definition
The condition of having enough of something to meet needs or requirements.
Examples
  • The sufficiency of food and water is essential for survival.
  • She assessed the sufficiency of the funding before starting the project.
  • His sufficiency in skills made him the ideal candidate for the job.
Meaning
Sufficiency refers to the state or quality of being adequate for a particular purpose or requirement. It suggests that there is enough to fulfill a certain need without excess or deficiency.
Synonyms
  • adequacy
  • enoughness
  • sufficience
  • competence