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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.

See also

fit to be tied fit to kill fitched fitchy fitful fitless