Meaning of adequate

Definition of adequate

(adj) having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task; "she had adequate training"; "her training was adequate"; "she was adequate to the job"; "he was equal to the task"
sufficient for the purpose; "an adequate income"; "the food was adequate"; "enough food"; "food enough"
about average; acceptable; "more than adequate as a secretary"

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