SUITABILITY Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

suitability

noun

Definition of suitability

as in appropriateness

the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting the suitability of the accommodations will ultimately depend on whether they're accessible for someone in a wheelchair

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Recent Examples of suitability The Agentic Fit And Value Impact Assessment This includes evaluation of individual workflows based on their intrinsic, technical suitability for AI execution (agentic fit) and their potential strategic business return (value impact). — Pranjal Saxena, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Diomande’s suitability for Mourinho goes beyond his attacking output. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 30 July 2026 State law requires housing providers to justify such denials by identifying a connection between the crime and the applicant’s suitability as a tenant. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 However, the logo’s unconventional imagery has divided public opinion, with some questioning its suitability as the symbol of such an iconic institution. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026 He was denied parole in July 2025, and his next parole suitability hearing is scheduled for July 2028. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026 Other cities, including New York City and Boston, also administer gun-licensing systems with subjective moral-character or suitability standards. — George A. Mocsary, The Conversation, 7 July 2026 The state board will inspect Los Padrinos again in August and reassess its suitability. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 According to the results, no evidence of irritation or sensitization was observed, supporting the product’s suitability for sensitive skin under test conditions. — Zachary Reed, Mercury News, 23 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitability

Noun

And yet, the shows are also wildly different, not just in terms of the age appropriateness of their content.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
After a presentation and discussion on April 14, the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board voted to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project but with conditions and limitations.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

Definition of appropriateness

Noun

Still, the reason Belmont endures is its plain language and broad applicability.

— Stephanie Haridopolos, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026
Set that against Microsoft's research mapping AI applicability across occupations, which scores knowledge and information work highest and physical labor lowest, and an unnerving pattern surfaces.

— Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of applicability

Noun

Brands can still buy impressions, but paid reach alone is less likely to generate cultural relevance.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Rather than relying on public attention or product demonstrations, the study assessed innovation through patent portfolios using the firm’s Patent Asset Index, which measures patent portfolio size, technological relevance, and market coverage.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of relevance

Noun

As part of his plea, Kohberger waived the right to appeal, but that does not preclude him from filing a new case challenging the validity of his plea agreement.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
As Nora’s speech and Catherine’s kind moments suggest, characters’ actions don’t consistently reflect their overall moral stance, which is often based on misunderstandings and falsehoods, its validity unknowable even to them.

— Judy Berman, Time, 27 July 2026

Definition of validity

Noun

The result is deeper retention, stronger memory and community built on usefulness rather than visibility.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Wolf offered hints of rotational usefulness last season, but his clock-killing, ball-stopping dribbles to nowhere stood out more in a summer-league environment where his team was actually trying to win.

— John Hollinger, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of usefulness

Noun

Beyond golf, club amenities include dining venues, a fitness and wellness center, three tennis courts, four pickleball courts and a junior Olympic-size swimming pool with cabanas and a hot tub.

— Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
New additions include Target, Life Time fitness, In-N-Out, Parlor Doughnuts, Kura Sushi and others.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of fitness

Noun

First-year Florida coach Jon Sumrall faces a significant challenge reviving the Gators after a dismal 4-8 season and a lack of relevancy in recent years.

— Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Don’t make changes, and you’re accused of being a dusty, immovable relic that fights to maintain relevancy.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 July 2026

Definition of relevancy

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