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Meaning of fit for purpose | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C1

Definitions

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

Australia, British

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

fit to be tied fit to kill fitched fitchy fitful fitless

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