employability
Americannoun
Explanation
A person's employability is anything that makes them able to get and keep a job. If nurses are in high demand, a nursing college might rightfully brag about the employability of its graduates. Employability comes from employ, or "hire for a job," and its Latin root, implicare, which means "to be connected with." Your employability is your ability to be employed, or to have paid work. In general, college graduates are thought of as having better employability, but it depends what kind of job they're trying to get. If you want to work as an electrician, your training and experience matter a lot more than your education, when it comes to employability!
Example Sentences
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“If we can find ways to open up space for students to experiment while also protecting their future employability, which means protecting the GPAs, I think it is a good idea.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
The idea is that they supercharge their employability.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
She loved her job with the government's employability service Fair Start Scotland, helping people to find suitable work and to develop their careers.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
In these three years, our exports have grown, helping increase added value in employability and economic development.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
Human capital is a person’s education, job credentials, and employability.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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