[ adv ] in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner <adv.all> she plays tennis tolerably
Tolerable \Tol"er*a*ble\, a. [L. tolerabilis: cf. F. tol['e]rable. See {Tolerate}.] 1. Capable of being borne or endured; supportable, either physically or mentally.
As may affect the earth with cold and heat Scarce tolerable. --Milton.
2. Moderately good or agreeable; not contemptible; not very excellent or pleasing, but such as can be borne or received without disgust, resentment, or opposition; passable; as, a tolerable administration; a tolerable entertainment; a tolerable translation. --Dryden. ※ -- {Tol"er*a*ble*ness}, n. -- {Tol"er*a*bly}, adv.
As a proxy for economic statistics, Ford's figures would serve tolerably well.