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SUFFICIENCY

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Sufficiency.

Sufficiency - as a noun

Sufficient resources to provide comfort and meet obligations

Example: "Her father questioned the young suitor's sufficiency"

An adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

Example: "Enough is as good as a feast"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enough10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
relative quantity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The quality of being sufficient for the end in view

Example: "He questioned the sufficiency of human intelligence"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adequacy23
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
quality19
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
insufficiency26

Example Sentences

"She had saved enough money to live with sufficiency for the rest of her life."
"The sufficiency of evidence led to a conviction in the court case."
"The company strives for sufficiency in its production processes to minimize waste."
"He possessed the skills and knowledge necessary for sufficiency in his profession."
"The government implemented policies to ensure the sufficiency of basic resources for all citizens."
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Word Game Points

Is SUFFICIENCY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sufficiency is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SUFFICIENCY has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.

Is SUFFICIENCY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sufficiency is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SUFFICIENCY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.

Is SUFFICIENCY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sufficiency is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUFFICIENCY has a WORDFEUD points total of 27.

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