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resilience
/rɪˈzɪl.i.əns/
[/rɪˈzɪl.i.əns/]
ability to recover
Advancednoun
Definition
The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties or to withstand shocks.
Example
The new design gave the supply chain resilience against sudden disruptions and delays.
The new design gave the supply chain resilience against sudden disruptions and delays.
Etymology
From Latin 'resilire' (to leap back); the systems and psychology senses are modern.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in psychology, engineering, and organizational design.