suitability

Everyday

1. Suitability is how right or appropriate something or someone is for a purpose, person or situation. tree →
2. Suitability is also how fit someone is for a job or role. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and safety, films and games have age ratings to show their suitability for children. In jobs, employers check a person's suitability. In exam texts «assess the suitability» means judge whether it fits. Phrases: suitability for, check the suitability.

Examples

• The age rating shows the film's suitability for children. tree →
• The coach checked the pitch's suitability for the match. tree →
• We tested the material's suitability for making a raincoat. tree →
• The interview is to see his suitability for the job. tree →
• Mum questioned the suitability of the game for my little brother. tree →
• Check the suitability of the shoes for walking. tree →

Note

Uncountable: no plural, no «a». Adjective: suitable; opposite: unsuitable, unsuitability. Followed by «for» (suitability for children).