adaptability
adaptability
ability to adjust
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adaptability with Chinese translation
adaptability usage examples
Her adaptability helped her settle into the new team quickly.
Employers often look for adaptability when deciding on promotions.
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adaptability belongs to the topic "Skills and Career". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
adaptability synonyms
What's the difference between adaptability / flexibility / adaptation / adjustment / versatility / plasticity
willingness or ability to change plans, schedules, or approaches easily; emphasizes variability
The project's flexibility allowed us to change priorities quickly.
the process or result of adapting rather than the stable capacity to adapt
Adaptation to the new market took several months.
small change made to improve fit or performance; narrower and more technical than adaptability
Make a few adjustments to the design before testing.
ability to perform a wide range of tasks or functions; emphasizes breadth of capability
Her versatility makes her a valuable team member.
capacity to change structure or function, used mainly in biological, neurological or materials contexts
Neural plasticity allows recovery of function after brain injury.
quickness and nimbleness in response or movement; often used for teams/processes that pivot fast
The startup's agility allowed it to pivot quickly when a competitor emerged.
speed and appropriateness of response to external input or requests; emphasizes reaction to others
Improving customer service responsiveness boosted satisfaction ratings.
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How to pronounce adaptability and what this word means
adaptability means adaptability. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce adaptability
/əˌdæptəˈbɪlɪti/
adaptability translation
adaptability
adaptability examples
Her adaptability helped her settle into the new team quickly.
adaptability transcription
/əˌdæptəˈbɪlɪti/, /əˌdæptəˈbɪlɪti/
Questions about this word
adaptability meaning: what does it mean?
ability to adjust
adaptability pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
adaptability is pronounced as /əˌdæptəˈbɪlɪti/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
adaptability definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Her adaptability helped her settle into the new team quickly. Translation: Её адаптивность помогла быстро влиться в новую команду.
Is adaptability part of Skills and Career vocabulary?
Yes, adaptability can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is adaptability part of Study and Work vocabulary?
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