adequate definition

Frequency: 6.26.8 per million words

A definition that is good enough for a particular purpose.

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Examples (10)

  • For this introductory class, this is an adequate definition of the term.
  • The legal team struggled to find an adequate definition of 'intellectual property' for the new law.
  • Do you think the textbook provides an adequate definition for such a complex theory?
  • We cannot proceed with the research until we have an adequate definition of our key variables.
  • The warranty is unclear because it lacks an adequate definition of 'normal wear and tear'.
  • The committee must establish an adequate definition of 'community benefit' for the grant.
  • While not perfect, it was the most adequate definition we could agree on at the time.
  • An adequate definition of the problem needs to be established before we can find a solution.
  • Let's start with an adequate definition and we can refine it as we gather more data.
  • Without an adequate definition of success, it's impossible to measure the project's achievements.