Fit for purpose

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The phrase can be used in technical, legal, and business settings to discuss whether something meets required standards.

The inspector checked if the building was fit for purpose before issuing a safety certificate.

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'Fit for purpose' is used to assess items' or strategies' effectiveness in fulfilling their intended function.

We must ensure our disaster plan is fit for purpose to handle potential crises.

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Often used to criticize something that fails to meet requirements or expectations, implying inadequacy.

The emergency exit was not fit for purpose, needing immediate redesign.

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