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"agile" in English

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agileadjective

uk ​ /ˈædʒ.aɪl/ us ​ /ˈædʒ.əl/

agile adjective (MANAGEMENT)

› used for describing ways of planning and doing work in which it is understood that making changes as they are needed is an important part of the job

agility
noun [ U ] uk ​ /əˈdʒɪl.ə.ti/ us ​ /əˈdʒɪl.ə.t̬i/

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He has the agility of a mountain goat.
This job requires considerable mental agility.
Business agility means a company is always in a position to take account of market changes.

(Definition of “agile” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

"agile" in American English

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agileadjective

us ​ /ˈædʒ·əl, -ɑɪl/

› able to move about quickly and easily:

Years of ballet and modern dance had made her strong and agile.
fig. He has an agile mind (= He can think quickly).

(Definition of “agile” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

"agile" in Business English

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agileadjective

uk ​ /ˈædʒaɪl/ us ​ /ˈædʒəl/

› able to deal with new situations or changes quickly and successfully:

agile company/corporation/organization Most agile corporations have flexible management systems that can quickly accommodate global change and exploit opportunities.
agility
noun [ S or U ]

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Confronting rapid change requires agility and flexibility along with the ability to implement strategies quickly.

(Definition of “agile” from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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