sufficiency
noun
suf·fi·cien·cy
sə-ˈfi-shən(t)-sē 
plural sufficiencies
1
: sufficient means to meet one's needs : competency
also
: a modest but adequate scale of living
2
: the quality or state of being sufficient : adequacy
Examples of sufficiency in a Sentence
the sufficiency of the portions is such that you will leave the restaurant with a full stomach but without doggie bags
Recent Examples on the Web
Stephenson’s clients are prioritizing accessibility, indoor air quality, biophilia and features that facilitate homesteading, like gardens to support self sufficiency and healthy eating.
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Jamie Gold, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Shifting from a sacrificial approach to a sufficiency mindset equips us to navigate uncertainty with poise and confidence.
—Jean Gomes, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2023
Vos can challenge the sufficiency of petition within 10 days of its filing.
—Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2024
For example, candidates might be asked to determine the best approach to auditing a company’s inventory or to evaluate the sufficiency of audit evidence provided for a particular financial statement assertion.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2024
What makes his classes different from many other off-road experiences is the focus on self- sufficiency and on-trail fixes.
—Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 27 Aug. 2023
Embracing the sufficiency mindset The sufficiency mindset revolves around acknowledging and prioritizing our core needs (physical, emotional, mental, social, and purpose-driven), as well as our sense of volition (having control over these things).
—Jean Gomes, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2023
As the world continues to evolve, embracing a sufficiency mindset becomes a powerful tool for leaders and individuals.
—Jean Gomes, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2023
China’s long-term goal is self sufficiency in all advanced technology, including semiconductors.
—Greg Ip, WSJ, 7 Dec. 2022
Jamie Gold, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Shifting from a sacrificial approach to a sufficiency mindset equips us to navigate uncertainty with poise and confidence.
—Jean Gomes, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2023
Vos can challenge the sufficiency of petition within 10 days of its filing.
—Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2024
For example, candidates might be asked to determine the best approach to auditing a company’s inventory or to evaluate the sufficiency of audit evidence provided for a particular financial statement assertion.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2024
What makes his classes different from many other off-road experiences is the focus on self- sufficiency and on-trail fixes.
—Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 27 Aug. 2023
Embracing the sufficiency mindset The sufficiency mindset revolves around acknowledging and prioritizing our core needs (physical, emotional, mental, social, and purpose-driven), as well as our sense of volition (having control over these things).
—Jean Gomes, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2023
As the world continues to evolve, embracing a sufficiency mindset becomes a powerful tool for leaders and individuals.
—Jean Gomes, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2023
China’s long-term goal is self sufficiency in all advanced technology, including semiconductors.
—Greg Ip, WSJ, 7 Dec. 2022
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“Sufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sufficiency. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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sufficiency
noun
suf·fi·cien·cy
sə-ˈfish-ən-sē
plural sufficiencies
1
: sufficient means to meet one's needs
2
: the quality or state of being sufficient : adequacy
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