fit-for-use
Suitable for purpose
Fit-for-use describes something adequate for its intended purpose, even if not perfect or ideal.
The phrase appears in quality assurance and manufacturing contexts, where products must meet minimum functional standards: The inspector certified the equipment as fit-for-use.
Something fit-for-use works well enough for the job at hand, without implying excellence.
Proper for purpose
- adequateBarely meeting standards
- acceptableMeeting minimum standards
- functionalAble to operate correctly
- serviceableFit for purpose
satisfactory · conforming · compliant · workable · appropriate · sufficient · capable · ready
Officially accepted or permitted
- certifiedOfficially declared valid
- compliantYielding to others' wishes
- licensedGranted official permission
- authorizedGiven official permission
permitted · cleared · registered · accredited · sanctioned · validated · qualified · documented
Detailed technical requirement
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- conformanceAdherence to requirements
- standardLevel of quality accepted
requirement · criteria · benchmark · threshold · parameter · acceptance · rejection · testing
suitable
Proper for purpose
- adequateBarely meeting standards
- acceptableMeeting minimum standards
- functionalAble to operate correctly
serviceable · satisfactory · conforming · compliant · workable · appropriate · sufficient · capable · ready · operable
approved
Officially accepted or permitted
- certifiedOfficially declared valid
- compliantYielding to others' wishes
- licensedGranted official permission
authorized · permitted · cleared · registered · accredited · sanctioned · validated · qualified · documented · audited
specification
Detailed technical requirement
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- conformanceAdherence to requirements
standard · requirement · criteria · benchmark · threshold · parameter · acceptance · rejection · testing · measurement
fit-for-usebroken
Damaged beyond function
defective · non-functional · unusable · out of order · inoperable
fit-for-useunfit
Not suited for purpose
substandard · damaged · ruined · faulty · beyond repair
fit-for-useunsafe
Likely to cause harm
hazardous · non-compliant · condemned · unsuitable · inappropriate
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