CEFR C1

sufficiency

noun

Meaning

The state of being enough for a particular purpose; having an adequate supply.

Examples

The report highlighted the need for economic sufficiency in developing nations.
We need to ensure the sufficiency of resources for the project's completion.

Synonyms: adequacy, plenty, abundance, enoughness

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sufficiency (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /səˈfɪʃənsi/

Definition

The state of being enough for a particular purpose; having an adequate supply.

Examples

The report highlighted the need for economic sufficiency in developing nations.
We need to ensure the sufficiency of resources for the project's completion.
Her argument lacked logical sufficiency to convince the jury.

How to Use sufficiency

sufficiency of (prepositional phrase): The state of being enough of a particular thing. — "We discussed the sufficiency of the evidence in the case."

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