flexibility
US /ˌflɛksəˈbɪləti/
noun Advanced · C1 Nhân sự
Definition
the property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The job offers flexibility, so you can choose your own working hours.
Word Family
Synonyms
- adaptabilitythe ability to change (or be changed) to fit changed circumstances
- versatilityhaving a wide variety of skills
- elasticitythe tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
Collocations
- Easy physical flexibilitydescribing physical flexibility (involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit)
- Medium flexibility in working hoursdescribing flexibility in working hours (the property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped)
- Hard strategic flexibility during downturnsdescribing strategic flexibility during downturns (relating to or concerned with strategy)
- Very Hard enhance operational flexibility without riskto enhance operational flexibility without risk, meaning to increase
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