suitable

  • 11suitable */*/*/ — UK [ˈsuːtəb(ə)l] / US [ˈsutəb(ə)l] adjective right for a particular purpose, person, or situation The car park was full, and the nearest suitable alternative was two miles away. It s difficult for students to find suitable accommodation. suitable …

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  • 12suitable — suit|a|ble [ sutəbl ] adjective * right for a particular purpose, person, or situation: The parking lot was full, and the nearest suitable alternative was two miles away. suitable for: This movie is not suitable for young children. suitable to do …

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  • 13suitable — adjective 1) suitable employment opportunities Syn: acceptable, satisfactory, fitting; informal right up someone s alley Ant: inappropriate 2) a drama suitable for all ages Syn: appropriate, fitting, fit …

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  • 14suitable — [[t]su͟ːtəb(ə)l[/t]] ♦♦♦ ADJ GRADED: oft ADJ for n/ ing Someone or something that is suitable for a particular purpose or occasion is right or acceptable for it. Employers usually decide within five minutes whether someone is suitable for the job …

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  • 15suitable — adjective having the right qualities for a particular person, purpose, or situation: We are hoping to find a suitable school. (+ for): The house is not really suitable for a large family. | suitable to do sth: Would this be suitable to wear to… …

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  • 16suitable — adjective 1) suitable employment Syn: acceptable, satisfactory, fitting; informal right up someone s street 2) a drama suitable for all ages Syn: appropriate, fitting, fit, acceptable, right 3) …

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  • 17suitable — adjective Date: 1581 1. obsolete similar, matching 2. a. adapted to a use or purpose < suitable for kitchen use > b. satisfying propriety ; proper < suitable dress > c. able …

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  • 18suitable*/*/*/ — [ˈsuːtəb(ə)l] adj right for a particular purpose, person, or situation Ant: unsuitable It s difficult for students to find suitable accommodation.[/ex] This film is not suitable for young children.[/ex] …

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  • 19Suitable reasonable employment — is a concept which is used in United Kingdom redundancy scenarios.It occurs when a job has been made redundant and the employer offers the redundant job holder an alternative position. If the position is within the skills and capabilities of the&#8230; …

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  • 20Suitable for the Orient — is a short story by author Karen Traviss. It was published in February 2003 in Asimov s Science Fiction. The story was given an honourable mention in the book, Year s Best Science Fiction #21 .Suitable for the Orient is a Science Fiction story in …

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