as in appropriateness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
the suitability of the accommodations will ultimately depend on whether they're accessible for someone in a wheelchair
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Recent Examples of suitability
The state board will inspect Los Padrinos again in August and reassess its suitability.
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James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The club is reportedly close to signing Elliot Anderson, a move that could aid Maresca in implementing his vision, though some fans remain uncertain about his suitability for the top job.
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Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
According to the results, no evidence of irritation or sensitization was observed, supporting the product’s suitability for sensitive skin under test conditions.
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Zachary Reed,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Lumen Field ratings from The Athletic Seattle's venue got perfect marks from The Athletic for location, aesthetics and suitability for the sport.
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Zachary Fletcher,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Check not only what’s in the plan line-by-line, but confirm structural elements, scale and measurements, and the suitability of plants for your garden conditions.
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Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
There is no such question about Quenda’s tactical suitability or his athletic capabilities.
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Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Perhaps the least interesting thing about marshmallows is their suitability for longitudinal studies of personal achievement.
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Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
This is followed by operational testing, in which operational test pilots evaluate the aircraft's combat effectiveness, suitability, and survivability in realistic threat environments while crewed by operational personnel.
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David Szondy
june 15,
New Atlas,
15 June 2026
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The club is reportedly close to signing Elliot Anderson, a move that could aid Maresca in implementing his vision, though some fans remain uncertain about his suitability for the top job.
—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
According to the results, no evidence of irritation or sensitization was observed, supporting the product’s suitability for sensitive skin under test conditions.
—
Zachary Reed,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Lumen Field ratings from The Athletic Seattle's venue got perfect marks from The Athletic for location, aesthetics and suitability for the sport.
—
Zachary Fletcher,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Check not only what’s in the plan line-by-line, but confirm structural elements, scale and measurements, and the suitability of plants for your garden conditions.
—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
There is no such question about Quenda’s tactical suitability or his athletic capabilities.
—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Perhaps the least interesting thing about marshmallows is their suitability for longitudinal studies of personal achievement.
—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
This is followed by operational testing, in which operational test pilots evaluate the aircraft's combat effectiveness, suitability, and survivability in realistic threat environments while crewed by operational personnel.
—
David Szondy
june 15,
New Atlas,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitability
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Genuine results are derived from the ability to assess and influence real-time payment decisions regarding appropriateness and alignment with actual costs of care.
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On April 14, after the presentation and discussion, the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board voted to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project but with conditions and limitations.
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Set that against Microsoft's research mapping AI applicability across occupations, which scores knowledge and information work highest and physical labor lowest, and an unnerving pattern surfaces.
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Still, the study's large sample size -- more than 11,000 participants -- and diverse participant population may help strengthen the findings and their applicability across different groups.
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Four years after the Juan Soto trade, the two former Padres draftees have helped Washington return to relevance.
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In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI upheld the validity of the Latin Rite and urged priests to offer such a Mass if their parishioners demanded it.
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Looking forward, the exclusive use of domain data and task training also establishes the validity of bespoke DSLMs for complex, audited agentic work.
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Even so, the way that feedback is gathered can make all the difference in terms of its honesty, usefulness and impact.
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Each piece of vintage clothing carries some mix of memory, usefulness and resale value, and telling those apart is the hard part.
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Millions of people around the world wear smart rings and fitness trackers to keep tabs on their sleep, workouts, heart rate and even body temperature, all in the name of better understanding their health.
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Then, Djokovic had the skills to blow his opponents away, but could also grind them down if needed, knowing that his superior fitness and durability would more than likely win out.
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Names that balanced regional pride, cultural relevancy, and just the right amount of dad-joke magic.
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If the Mets are looking to charge back into relevancy — in some fashion despite being trade deadline sellers — Lindor will need to return in vintage form to charge the clubhouse.
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“Suitability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitability. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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