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openness

/ˈoʊpənnəs/ /ˈoʊpɛnnəs/

Meanings
noun
Accommodating attitude or opinion, as in receptivity to new ideas, behaviors, cultures, peoples, environments, experiences, etc., different from the familiar, conventional, traditional, or one's own.

Examples :

"The company values openness to new perspectives and encourages employees to share their unique ideas. "
attitude character mind philosophy value moral quality human culture society
noun
Degree of accessibility to view, use, and modify in a shared environment with legal rights generally held in common and preventing proprietary restrictions on the right of others to continue viewing, using, modifying and sharing.

Examples :

"The teacher praised the project's openness, noting that anyone could freely access, use, and improve upon its design without needing special permission. "
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Related Words

Illustration conventional

conventional noun

/kənˈvɛnʃənl/

A conventional gilt-edged security, a kind of bond paying the holder a fixed cash payment (or coupon) every six months until maturity, at which point the holder receives the final payment and the return of the principal.

"The school district issued a conventional to fund the new gymnasium. "

Illustration communication

communication noun

/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act or fact of communicating anything; transmission.

"communication of a secret"

Illustration experiences

experiences noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪən.sɪz/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ən.sɪz/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

Illustration accommodating

accommodating verb

/ə.ˈkɒm.ə.ˌdeɪ.tɪŋ/

To render fit, suitable, or correspondent; to adapt.

"to accommodate ourselves to circumstances"

Illustration organization

organization noun

/ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/

The quality of being organized.

"This painting shows little organization at first glance, but little by little the structure becomes clear."

Illustration perspectives

perspectives noun

/pərˈspɛktɪvz/ /pɚˈspɛktɪvz/

A view, vista or outlook.

"Sentence: "Looking at the problem from different perspectives helped us find a better solution." "

Illustration accessibility

accessibility noun

/ækˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ət.i/

The quality of being accessible, or of admitting approach; receptiveness.

"The accessibility of the new library's website is excellent; it allows everyone to easily find information. "

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transparency noun

/tɹænsˈpæɹənsi/ /-ˈpæɹənsi/

The quality of being transparent; transparence.

"The school's new policy of complete transparency about grades helped students understand their progress better. "

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environments noun

/ɪnˈvaɪrənmənts/ /ɛnˈvaɪrənmənts/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The different environments of the school, from the quiet library to the noisy playground, affect how students learn. "

Illustration traditional

traditional noun

/tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/

A person with traditional beliefs.

"My grandmother is a traditional, believing strongly in family values. "

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restrictions noun

/ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃənz/

The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.

"The new school rules include restrictions on the amount of time students can spend on their phones during class. "

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receptivity noun

/ˌriːsɛpˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌrɪsɛpˈtɪvɪti/

The state of being receptive

"The new student's receptivity to feedback helped her quickly improve her writing skills. "