Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fit for purpose

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.61 in modern English

Syllables: fit -for pur-pose
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Appropriate, and of a necessary standard, for its intended use.

Australian usage; British usage

Example Sentences

"But what ScotRail has now is a superb train that is fit for purpose. Turbostars were OK, certainly one of the best of the late 1990s glut of new designs. But were they really a good travel experience for 180 miles from Glasgow to Inverness? No, they were not (and I speak from experience). These HSTs offer a much better train for such a journey."

Usage

Australian usage
British usage

Inflected Forms

more fit for purpose (comparative) most fit for purpose (superlative)

Synonyms

acceptable suitable up to standard

Questions

What does fit for purpose mean?: Appropriate, and of a necessary standard, for its intended use.

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