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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

NounNoun
flexibility gốc flexibleness
VerbVerb
flex
AdjectiveAdj
AdverbAdv
flexibly

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 flexibility
    describing physical flexibility (involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit)
  • Medium flexibility in working hours
    describing flexibility in working hours (the property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped)
  • Hard strategic flexibility during downturns
    describing strategic flexibility during downturns (relating to or concerned with strategy)
  • Very Hard enhance operational flexibility without risk
    to enhance operational flexibility without risk, meaning to increase

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