adequation

🇺🇸 /ædɪ'kweɪʃən/ 🇬🇧 /ædɪ'kweɪʃən/
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When something is enough or suitable for a specific use or need.

Ensuring the adequation of our resources is key to project success.

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In psychology, it's the act of changing your behavior or thoughts to fit a certain expectation or standard.

The patient's adequation to the new treatment was impressive.

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n. When something is enough or suitable for a specific use or need.; In psychology, it's the act of changing your behavior or thoughts to fit a certain expectation or standard.