noun · neutral
flexibility
UK/ˌflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/US/ˌflɛksəˈbɪlɪti/flex·i·BIL·i·ty
the ability to change or be changed easily to suit different conditions
Examples
“Employees value flexibility in their work schedules.”
“Flexibility in education systems helps students with different needs.”
“The company promoted flexibility to respond quickly to market shifts.”
Band 8 sentence
“Workplace flexibility, including remote hours and adaptable roles, has become crucial for employee retention.”
Collocations
- flexibility in
- have flexibility
- offer flexibility
Word family
Common mistakes
I prefer a job with more flexible.→I prefer a job with more flexibility.
This system is flexibility for students.→This system is flexible for students.
Say it for a higher band
5freedom→6adaptability→7+flexibility
Synonyms
adaptability
elasticity
Easily confused
adaptability
“Adaptability to new technologies is important in modern jobs.”
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