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