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the quality or state of meeting one's needs adequately
the fire department sent someone to determine the adequacy of the building's evacuation plan
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Why Having an Emergency Fund Is Non-Negotiable According to Bankrate’s 2024 Annual Emergency Savings Report, 59 percent of American adults are uncomfortable about the adequacy of their emergency savings.
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Nia Bowers, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2024
The briefings have fueled frustration, with some lawmakers questioning the transparency and adequacy of the information provided.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
However, concerns linger regarding the adequacy of Avis's data protection practices and the oversight of its cybersecurity protocols.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Sep. 2024
The Bank opted into the Community Bank Leverage Ratio framework, reporting a ratio of 10.24% as of September 30, 2024, indicating strong capital adequacy.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Nia Bowers, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2024
The briefings have fueled frustration, with some lawmakers questioning the transparency and adequacy of the information provided.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
However, concerns linger regarding the adequacy of Avis's data protection practices and the oversight of its cybersecurity protocols.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Sep. 2024
The Bank opted into the Community Bank Leverage Ratio framework, reporting a ratio of 10.24% as of September 30, 2024, indicating strong capital adequacy.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Adequacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequacy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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