flexibility (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌflɛksəˈbɪləti/
Definition
The quality of bending easily without breaking, or the ability to adapt to new conditions or situations.
Examples
The yoga instructor demonstrated incredible flexibility, touching her toes with ease.
Our company offers great flexibility, allowing employees to work from home two days a week.
The new software provides the flexibility to customize reports according to user needs.
How to Use flexibility
- flexibility in (prepositional phrase)
- the ability to change or adapt within a certain area — "We need more flexibility in our budget to handle unexpected costs."
- flexibility of (prepositional phrase)
- the degree to which something can bend or adapt — "The flexibility of the material makes it suitable for various uses."
- operational flexibility (collocation)
- the ability of a system or organization to adapt its operations — "The company improved its operational flexibility to respond to market changes faster."
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