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(adj) equal
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
(adj) fair to middling, tolerable, passable
about average; acceptable
more than adequate as a secretary
sufficient for the purpose
an adequate income; the food was adequate; a decent wage; enough food; food enough