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employability

American

[em-ploi-uh-bil-i-tee] / ɛmˌplɔɪ əˈbɪl ɪ ti /

noun

the fact, condition, or degree of being employable, especially in terms of work skills or readiness for the job market.

Example Sentences

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Issues of employability are complex in China, and Zhang was known for his extremely pragmatic approach.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Participants' employment status and employability were assessed at age 18.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2024

"We're committed to strengthening co-workers' employability in Ingka, through lifelong learning and development and reskilling, and to accelerate the creation of new jobs," said Ulrika Biesert, global people and culture manager at Ingka Group.

From Reuters • Jun. 13, 2023

Workers need national minimum wage rises as part of a wholesale improvement to tackle employability and improve job market prospects.

From Salon • May 24, 2023

Human capital is a person’s education, job credentials, and employability.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

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