adequacy
n. C1 Advanced US //ˈædəkwəsi// UK //ˈædɪkwəsi// ad·e·qua·cy
n. the quality of being enough or good enough for a specific purpose. It describes when something meets the basic requirements but might not be perfect.
n. the state of being sufficient or satisfactory for a particular purpose. Often used in formal contexts to describe the minimum level of quality or quantity required.
The team showed a basic level of adequacy in their first game.
The committee questioned the adequacy of the current safety measures before approving the new construction project.
While the initial report demonstrated a technical adequacy in the data collection process, it failed to address the underlying ethical concerns regarding participant consent.
From adequate + -cy.