Word
sufficiency
Phoneticssuf·fi·cien·cy, stress on the second syllable
US/səˈfɪʃənsi/
UK/səfˈɪʃənsi/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the state of having enough of something for a particular purpose. It means you have exactly what you need, even if it is not a large amount.
n. the condition or quality of being adequate or enough to meet a specific requirement. Often used in formal or technical contexts to describe resource management or logical necessity.
Examples
“The team checked the sufficiency of their supplies before the trip.”
“The judge questioned the sufficiency of the evidence provided by the prosecution to support a conviction.”
“Economists often debate whether a focus on efficiency alone can achieve environmental goals without a parallel commitment to sufficiency in resource consumption.”
Examples
simple
“The team checked the sufficiency of their supplies before the trip.”
contextual
“The judge questioned the sufficiency of the evidence provided by the prosecution to support a conviction.”
complex
“Economists often debate whether a focus on efficiency alone can achieve environmental goals without a parallel commitment to sufficiency in resource consumption.”
Usage
Often paired with the preposition 'of' to specify the resource being measured.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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