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sustainabilitynoun/səˌsteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
the ability to continue something over a long period without causing harm or running out of resources
“Many governments now prioritise sustainability in energy policy.”
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securitynoun/sɪˈkjʊərəti/
the state of being free from danger or threat; measures taken to protect something
“National security is often a major topic in political essays.”
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equalitynoun/iˈkwɒləti/
the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities
“Debates about equality often focus on education and employment.”
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popularitynoun/ˌpɒpjʊˈlærəti/
the state of being liked, admired, or supported by many people
“The new sitcom gained popularity among teenagers within a week.”
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capacitynoun/kəˈpæsəti/
the maximum amount something can contain or a person's/organisation's ability to do something
“The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000.”
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authenticitynoun/ˌɔːθenˈtɪsəti/
the quality of being real, genuine or coming from the claimed source
“Experts questioned the authenticity of the signed document.”
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credibilitynoun/ˌkrɛdəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of being trusted and believed in
“The credibility of the study was damaged when errors were found in the data.”
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affordabilitynoun/əˌfɔːdəˈbɪlɪti/
the extent to which something is cheap enough for people to be able to buy or pay for it
“Housing affordability is a growing concern in many big cities.”
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efficiencynoun/ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ability to do something or produce something without wasting materials, time, or energy
“The company improved production by investing in more efficient machinery.”
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ambiguitynoun/ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːəti/
the quality of being open to more than one interpretation or having unclear meaning
“The ambiguity in the question confused many candidates.”
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mobilitynoun/məʊˈbɪlɪti/
the ability to move or be moved freely and easily, or the movement of people between jobs/places
“Urban planners consider mobility when designing public transport systems.”
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legitimacynoun/lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/
the quality of being lawful, acceptable or having the right to be obeyed or respected
“Protests raised questions about the legitimacy of the election.”
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integritynoun/ɪnˈtɛɡrəti/
the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undamaged
“A leader's integrity is essential for building trust within a community.”
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anonymitynoun/ˌænəˈnɪməti/
the state of being anonymous; not identified by name
“Online surveys often guarantee respondents' anonymity.”
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modernitynoun/məˈdɜːnɪti/
the condition or quality of being modern; features of contemporary society or culture
“The novel explores tensions between tradition and modernity.”
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scarcitynoun/ˈskeəsəti/
the state of being in short supply; lack of something needed or wanted
“Water scarcity is a pressing issue in many regions affected by climate change.”
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viabilitynoun/ˌvaɪəˈbɪlɪti/
the ability of something to work successfully or continue to exist; feasibility in the long term
“The committee questioned the economic viability of the project.”
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adaptabilitynoun/əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/
the ability to change or be changed in order to deal successfully with new situations
“Adaptability is a key skill for employees in fast‑moving industries.”
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sensitivitynoun/ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti/
the quality of being easily offended or affected; the degree to which a device or person reacts to small changes or stimuli
“Media outlets must show cultural sensitivity when reporting on minority groups.”
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elasticitynoun/ˌiːlæsˈtɪsəti/
the ability of something to return to its original shape after being stretched or bent; in economics, the responsiveness of demand or supply to changes in price
“Rubber has high elasticity, which makes it useful for seals.”