Meanings
comparative more fit for purpose · superlative most fit for purpose
- AustraliaUKAppropriate, and of a necessary standard, for its intended use.
1 more example
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.
2019 October 23, Pip Dunn, “The next king of Scotland”, in Rail, page 55Synonyms: acceptable, suitable, up to standard
Synonyms & antonyms
adjectiveAppropriate, and of a necessary standard, for its intended use.
Translations
Chinese Mandarin 符合用途
- 符合用途 (fúhé yòngtú)appropriate for its intended use
Finnish tarkoituksenmukainen, tarkoitukseen sopiva
- tarkoituksenmukainenappropriate for its intended use
- tarkoitukseen sopivaappropriate for its intended use
- asianmukainenappropriate for its intended use
Cite this entry
fit for purpose. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fit%20for%20purpose
“fit for purpose.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fit%20for%20purpose. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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