Definition: having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
Usage: she had adequate training; her training was adequate; she was adequate to the job; he was equal to the task
Similar words: adequate to, up to, capable, equal to
Definition: having the requisite qualities for
Usage: equal to the task; the work isn't up to the standard I require
Similar words: competent
Definition: adequate for the purpose
Usage: a competent performance
Synonyms: fair to middling, tolerable, adequate, passable
Definition: about average; acceptable
Usage: more than adequate as a secretary
Similar words: satisfactory
Definition: giving satisfaction
Usage: satisfactory living conditions; his grades were satisfactory
Synonyms: adequate, decent, enough
Definition: sufficient for the purpose
Usage: an adequate income; the food was adequate; a decent wage; enough food; food enough
Similar words: sufficient
Definition: of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
Usage: sufficient food