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adequate

Definition for adequate

adjective as in enough, able

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"Fortunately, we have quite a few players who can switch positions if necessary, so we feel we have adequate depth throughout the team, which allowed us to select this group of replacements."

From BBC

That should motivate progress on long-standing needs such as closing the dangerously decrepit Men’s Central Jail and diverting qualified inmates to rehabilitation facilities; addressing problems in the child welfare system; and providing adequate substance abuse and mental health treatment.

"What we're most concerned about is that you've got a big increase in numbers of PAs who don't have the depth of understanding because of their background, and who are going to be let loose on the public without adequate supervision."

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While this contract was typical, the paid time it allotted wasn’t adequate to complete the work, which I would end up bringing home.

"Tackling reoffending with adequate investment in housing and rehabilitation schemes is imperative if the Government wants to commit to creating a more sustainable justice system and in turn a safer society for us all."

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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