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- Dictionaryappropriateness/əˈprəʊprɪətnəs/
noun
- 1. the quality of being suitable or proper in the circumstances: "some staff members question the appropriateness of this practice"
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APPROPRIATENESS definition: 1. the quality of being suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion: 2. the quality…. Learn more.
appropriateness. /əˈproʊpriətnəs/ /əˈprʌʊpriətnəs/ IPA guide. When we determine the appropriateness of a situation, we ask, "Is it right? Is it suitable? Is it... appropriate ?" Appropriateness is often assessed according to individual taste or belief and can change with the times, or from culture to culture.
1. : to take exclusive possession of : annex. No one should appropriate a common benefit. 2. : to set apart for or assign to a particular purpose or use. appropriate money for a research program. 3. : to take or make use of without authority or right.
1. To set apart for a specific use: appropriating funds for education. 2. To take possession of or make use of exclusively for oneself, often without permission: My coworker appropriated my unread newspaper.
APPROPRIATE definition: 1. suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion: 2. to take something for your own…. Learn more.
Definition of appropriateness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation. It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list. Dress neatly and attractively in an outfit appropriate to the job. The teacher can then take appropriate action. Synonyms: suitable, right, fitting, fit More Synonyms of appropriate.
