resiliency
noun
re·sil·ien·cy
ri-ˈzil-yən(t)-sē 
plural resiliencies
1
: the ability of something to return to its original size and shape after being compressed or deformed : resilience sense 1
Most of these rollers have to be replaced every few years when the rubber loses its resiliency.—
Steve Rosenthal
Steve RosenthalUpholstery consisted of lightweight leather cushions; frequently there were springs beneath the cushions for added resiliency.—Daniel M. Mendelowitz
Daniel M. Mendelowitz2
: an ability to recover from or adjust easily to adversity or change : resilience sense 2
… the resiliency of nature and humans in the wake of fires, floods, earthquakes, volcanoes, and other destructive forces.—Richard K. Snow et al.
Richard K. Snow et al.The Brewers have shown a resiliency through the season's ups and downs …—Associated Press
Associated PressThe project's goal is to develop … cultivars with certain traits; for example, better climate resiliency and better tolerance for low water and low fertilizer conditions.—Julie Chao
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Satellite communication can also enhance urban management systems, including traffic control, energy management, and public safety, while ensuring network resiliency.
—Scott Williams, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Williams and Guidi also recommend direct seeding companion plants for shrubs to achieve a rich, layered, aesthetic that also builds garden resiliency.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
Aside from helping mitigate climate change, photovoltaic panels can also help provide resiliency against outages.
—Tik Root / Grist, Quartz, 19 Oct. 2024
Bidirectional charging in particular provides additional resiliency during climate change, allowing EV batteries to feed energy to homes during power outages and reducing the strain on the electricity grid during peak demand.
—Sue Saunders, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
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Scott Williams, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Williams and Guidi also recommend direct seeding companion plants for shrubs to achieve a rich, layered, aesthetic that also builds garden resiliency.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
Aside from helping mitigate climate change, photovoltaic panels can also help provide resiliency against outages.
—Tik Root / Grist, Quartz, 19 Oct. 2024
Bidirectional charging in particular provides additional resiliency during climate change, allowing EV batteries to feed energy to homes during power outages and reducing the strain on the electricity grid during peak demand.
—Sue Saunders, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Resiliency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resiliency. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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