Synonym of 'making sense' in noun form

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I would like to ask whether my application for a given position makes sense.
That is, given some circumstances, does it really make sense for me to apply for the position?

Could you kindly please assess the make-sense-ability of my
  application given the above circumstances?

More specifically, a word that would convey the fact that the application is not futile and that is has indeed a purpose (and thus makes sense) given the circumstances, would be a good fit.

I am not looking for feasibility nor viability, both of which pertain to the state or degree of being easily or conveniently done - not what I am asking for.

I would guess that words such as legitimacy or justifiability (if that noun exists) would come closer to what is needed.

I thought that a noun derived from the adjective sensible (characteristic of sth making sense) would fit, but sensibility is is off-track, since it pertains to emotions.

Perhaps purposefulness? (again, given that word exists)

Bookeater · Accepted Answer

To me it sounds like you are informing about the reasonability of an application.

NOUN
  The quality or capacity of being reasonable; reasonableness.

reasonable

ADJECTIVE
  1 Having sound judgement; fair and sensible.
  1.1 Based on good sense.

References:
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/reasonability
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/reasonable

BladorthinTheGrey · Answer

Clarity

Clearness or lucidity as to perception or understanding; freedom from indistinctness or ambiguity.

So you could use it in the sentence as follows:

Could you kindly please assess the clarity of my application given the above circumstances?

BladorthinTheGrey · Answer

Intelligibility

The quality or condition of being intelligible; capability of being understood.
  (Dictionary.com)

This is perhaps a word that fits exactly but sounds slightly verbose.

Could you kindly please assess the intelligibility of my application given the above circumstances?

Helmar · Answer

Sounds to me like a job for applicability. Of course, that sounds a bit weird following up application, which might make a rephrasing sensible.

applicability [MASS NOUN] The quality of being relevant or appropriate.
the case has raised questions about the applicability of local laws to acts committed by foreigners outside the country

Secondly I suggest appropriateness.

appropriateness [MASS NOUN] The quality of being suitable or proper in the circumstances.
some staff members question the appropriateness of this practice

alwayslearning · Answer

Perhaps eligibility?

Could you kindly assess the eligibility of my
  application given the above circumstances?

M-W:

eligible
  adjective
  
  1 a :  qualified to participate or be chosen 
  
  eligible to retire

eligibility noun

ODO:

eligibility
  NOUN
  
  [MASS NOUN] The state of having the right to do or obtain something
  through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
  
  ‘restrictions governing the eligibility of candidates’

alwayslearning · Answer

I believe admissibility comes close.

Could you kindly assess the admissibility of my application
  given the above circumstances?

M-W:

admissible
  adjective 
  
  1 :  capable of being allowed or conceded :  permissible 
  2 :  capable or worthy of being admitted

admissibility  noun

The judge decided that the confession was admissible in court.

BoldBen · Answer

Appropriate, as an adjective, would work well. The question would be someting like "Given my severe claustrophobia would it be appropriate for me to apply for the position of darkroom technician?

Synonym of 'making sense' in noun form

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