Satisfactoriness: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to describe the condition of meeting basic expectations or requirements.

• The quality of the product was checked for its satisfactoriness before being released.
• His performance achieved a level of satisfactoriness, ensuring he passed the evaluation.

Generally used to discuss how good or bad something is, often in a comparative sense.

• The quality of the fabric was superior to anything else in the market.
• They emphasized the need to maintain high quality in all products.

Refers to having enough of something to meet a particular need or standard.

• We assessed the adequacy of the safety measures put in place.
• The adequacy of the resources was crucial for the project's success.

Applied when something is good enough to be accepted or tolerated by others.

• Her proposal met the acceptability criteria set by the committee.
• The acceptability of his behavior was questioned during the meeting.