adequate
Meaning(s)
1. just enough (of sth) for the task
Popularity
High
Professional
Medium
Social
How to Memorize
have/had/got an adequate amount of sth
Analysis
Adequate is an adjective that means the minimum amount of something that's needed. It could be used to talk about physical resources: "We don't have an adequate amount of food and water for all of the families affected by the disaster." It can also be used to talk about intangible things like skills: "We need to ensure everyone has adequate knowledge to operate the machine safely." This is a word you will hear in mostly in formal and business contexts.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- They had adequate training to begin the job, but more training would mean they could work faster.
- The project had to be cancelled because there wasn't adequate funding to go ahead.
Social Examples (Basic)
- Do you think this much food will be adequate for the party or should I order more?
- I'd love to apply for the job but I am not convinced my experience is adequate.