Word
suitability
Phoneticssuit·abil·i·ty
US/ˌsutəˈbɪɫɪti/
UK/sˌuːtəbˈɪlɪti/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the quality of being right or appropriate for a particular purpose, person, or situation. You check this to see if something is a good match.
n. the quality of being right or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation. Often used in formal contexts such as recruitment or legal assessments.
Examples
“The manager checked the suitability of the candidate for the job.”
“The committee is currently assessing the suitability of the local park as a venue for the summer festival.”
“Before approving the loan, the bank must conduct a thorough investigation into the suitability of the investment for the client's specific financial profile and risk tolerance.”
Examples
simple
“The manager checked the suitability of the candidate for the job.”
contextual
“The committee is currently assessing the suitability of the local park as a venue for the summer festival.”
complex
“Before approving the loan, the bank must conduct a thorough investigation into the suitability of the investment for the client's specific financial profile and risk tolerance.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'for' or 'of'.
Pitfall
the suitability about the plan
the suitability of the plan
Suitability is typically paired with 'of' (the thing being judged) or 'for' (the purpose), not 'about'.
Real-World Examples
“Concerns about Archer's suitability were ignored by the party members in Louth who adopted him.” “The course on the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton, Queensland, has passed an independent technical assessment into its suitability.” Etymology
From suit + -ability.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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