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suitability

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌsutəˈbɪɫɪti// UK //sˌuːtəbˈɪlɪti// suit·abil·i·ty

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.


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.

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Origin

From suit + -ability.

Usage

Often followed by the preposition 'for' or 'of'.

Pitfall

the suitability about the planthe suitability of the planSuitability is typically paired with 'of' (the thing being judged) or 'for' (the purpose), not 'about'.

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