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Suitable or convenient

suitable

adjective

right for a particular purpose, person, or situation

convenient

adjective

easy to use or appropriate for a particular purpose

proper

adjective

appropriate for the purpose or situation

perfect

adjective

completely appropriate or right for someone

ideal

adjective

of the best or most appropriate type

fitting

adjective

appropriate for a particular situation

well-chosen

adjective

very appropriate for a particular use or occasion

possible

adjective

likely or appropriate in a particular situation or for a particular purpose

apt

adjective

something that is apt, especially a name, description, or comment, is very appropriate

suited

adjective

right for a particular purpose or situation, because of having all the qualities that are needed

charticle

a news article that consists of a chart … and only has a small amount of text

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picture messaging

the sending of images and photographs from one mobile phone to another

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never event

an event that should never occur in a healthcare setting …

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