agility

[uh-jil-i-tee]

noun

1. the power of moving quickly and easily; nimbleness.

   exercises demanding agility.

2. the ability to think and draw conclusions quickly; intellectual acuity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of agility¹

1375–1425; late Middle English agilite < Middle French < Latin agilitās. See agile, -ity

Example Sentences

“The actions we are taking today reflect Plug’s agility and financial discipline,” said CEO Andy Marsh in a news release.

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Much of his remaining “Dancing with the Stars” competition is advantaged in physical strength and agility.

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“We are confident in our ability to navigate current challenges and seize business opportunities with agility and focus,” Chief Executive Daniel Grieder said.

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Everyone on the database has a set of individual attributes marked out of 20, ranging from physical statistics such as pace, agility and acceleration to skills like passing ability and dribbling.

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He said, at the time of the layoffs, that Estee Lauder had lost its agility.

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