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sustainability

/səsˌteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/

Meanings
noun
The ability to sustain something.

Examples :

"The sustainability of our family's budget depends on reducing our spending. "
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noun
A means of configuring civilization and human activity so that society, its members and its economies are able to meet their needs and express their greatest potential in the present, while preserving biodiversity and natural ecosystems, planning and acting for the ability to maintain these ideals for future generations.

Examples :

"Our town is investing in solar power and recycling programs to ensure the sustainability of our community for our children and grandchildren. "
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Related Words

Illustration investing

investing verb

/ɪnˈvɛstɪŋ/

To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in.

"She is investing time in studying for her exams to get a good grade. "

Illustration recycling

recycling verb

/ˌriːˈsaɪklɪŋ/ /riˈsaɪklɪŋ/

To break down and reuse component materials.

"Both paper and plastic can be recycled."

Illustration biodiversity

biodiversity noun

/ˌbaɪoʊdɑɪˈvɚsəti/ /ˌbaɪ.əʊˌdaɪˈvɜː(ɹ).sɪ.ti/

The diversity (number and variety of species) of plant and animal life within a region.

"The Amazon rainforest is known for its incredible biodiversity, with countless species of plants, animals, and insects living there. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration preserving

preserving verb

/prɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/ /priˈzɜːrvɪŋ/

To protect; to keep from harm or injury.

"Every people have the right to preserve its identity and culture."

Illustration grandchildren

grandchildren noun

/ˈɡrændˌtʃɪldrən/ /ˈɡrænˌtʃɪldrən/

A child of someone's child.

"My daughter's children are my grandchildren, and I love spending time with them after school. "

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economies noun

/ɪˈkɑːnəmiːz/ /iˈkɑːnəmiːz/

Effective management of a community or system, or especially its resources.

"The school principal implemented new economies in energy consumption to reduce the electricity bill. "

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configuring verb

/kənˈfɪɡjərɪŋ/ /kənˈfɪɡərɪŋ/

To set up or arrange something in such a way that it is ready for operation for a particular purpose, or to someone's particular liking

"Simple Option (Home): "He is configuring the new smart speaker so it only plays classical music." Slightly More Detailed (Work): "The IT department is configuring the new laptops with all the necessary software before handing them out." "

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civilization noun

[ˌsɪv.ə.lɑeˈzæɪ.ʃən] /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪv.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/

An organized culture encompassing many communities, often on the scale of a nation or a people; a stage or system of social, political or technical development.

"Modern civilization is a product of industrialization and globalization."

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generations noun

/ˌdʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃənz/

The fact of creating something, or bringing something into being; production, creation.

"The generations of new ideas at the company kept it ahead of the competition. "

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potential noun

/pəˈtɛnʃəl/ /po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/

Currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to)

"Even from a young age it was clear that she had the potential to become a great musician."

Illustration ecosystems

ecosystems noun

/ˈikoʊˌsɪstəmz/ /ˈɛkoʊˌsɪstəmz/

A system formed by an ecological community and its environment that functions as a unit.

"Example Sentence: "Healthy ecosystems, like forests and oceans, provide us with clean air and water." "