# suitability

/ˌsutəˈbɪɫɪti/ (US) · /sˌuːtəbˈɪlɪti/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/suitability
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "the suitability about the plan" but "the suitability of the plan" — Suitability is typically paired with 'of' (the thing being judged) or 'for' (the purpose), not 'about'.

## Usage notes

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

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