agility
Americannoun
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the power of moving quickly and easily; nimbleness.
exercises demanding agility.
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the ability to think and draw conclusions quickly; intellectual acuity.
Etymology
Origin of agility
1375–1425; late Middle English agilite < Middle French < Latin agilitās. See agile, -ity
Example Sentences
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Audiences have the chance to watch agility contests, freestyle heelwork to music and flyball - head-to-head relay races between dog teams - and a display by the West Midlands Police Dog team, organisers have said.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
“This acquisition also streamlines group structure, enhances strategic agility, and fosters a stronger link between Private Banking/Investment Banking performance and profitability,” he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
“Our goal is to drive greater agility and position the company to move faster and stay even more closely connected with our frontline associates,” a company spokesperson said in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
The airlines carry a combined 22 million passengers annually, and the companies said the deal will allow for more agility with scheduling, improved reliability and better on-time performance.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 11, 2026
Flux and the beast came down right behind him, fast, handling the hill with great agility; the beast could’ve licked Otto’s back tire.
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
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