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adequate

Definition for adequate

adjective as in enough, able

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Oshansky set the threshold at three times the minimum adequate food budget.

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“The recent agreements with Stanwell are expected to provide adequate liquidity to mitigate liquidation risks, but a much sought after improvement in met coal markets is needed to preserve longer-term equity value,” UBS says.

As a result, the U.S. has been increasing efforts to diversify its rare-earths supply and gain reliable and adequate exposure to these elements through its allies.

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You have work to do, if you wish to receive adequate compensation.

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The baristas are demanding better wages, improved working conditions, and stable and adequate hours.

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

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