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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
Vocabulary

fit for purpose

hello, can anyone tell me what "fit for purpose mean" as in "... a series investigating whether the civil service is 'fit for purpose'..."

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Hello Anon, "Fit for purpose" is a phrase which has acquired a sudden vogue among British journalists. It means "efficient enough for its stated purpose"; or more simply, "good enough to do what it has to do". Its present popularity dates from May 2006, when John Reid replaced Charles Clarke as Home Secretary, and described his new department as "not fit for purpose".

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  • Hello Anon, "Fit for purpose" is a phrase which has acquired a sudden vogue among British journalists.
  • It means "efficient enough for its stated purpose"; or more simply, "good enough to do what it has to do".
  • Its present popularity dates from May 2006, when John Reid replaced Charles Clarke as Home Secretary, and described his new department as "not fit for purpose".
  • MrP
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Hello Anon,

"Fit for purpose" is a phrase which has acquired a sudden vogue among British journalists. It means "efficient enough for its stated purpose"; or more simply, "good enough to do what it has to do".

Its present popularity dates from May 2006, when John Reid replaced Charles Clarke as Home Secretary, and described his new department as "not fit for purpose".

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