soundness

noun

Definition of soundnessnext
1
as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged the car manufacturer tested the soundness of the new model in various types of collisions

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2
as in health
the condition of being sound in body his athletic soundness is open to question since he's been away from the sport for so long

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  1. reliability
  2. health
  3. stability
  4. fitness
  5. strength
  6. agility
  7. wellness
  8. vigor
Noun
  • Other benefits include greater speed and reliability.
    Anar Mammadov, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Big picture: The grid operator simply needs more power plants to maintain reliability, said Joseph Bowring, PJM's independent market monitor, said during the conference.
    Daniel Moore, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of reliability
Noun
  • While the fetus is perceived as a human being, underlines the director, children born around that time haven’t fully developed vital organs, which puts them at high risk, also of future health problems.
    Marta Balaga, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
  • But within that, its skin health business saw sales drop 4 percent to $1.16 billion.
    Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of health
Noun
  • Testers also praised the stability provided by the mid-stiff, high-grade poplar core, which is reinforced by nose-to-tail carbon stringers.
    Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Strength training, such as lifting weights, helps with stability and flexibility, which reduces the risk of falling.
    Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of stability
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  • The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is an ideal choice for Samsung users seeking a robust fitness tracker with advanced AI health insights.
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Fur colour in the Arctic fox: genetic architecture and consequences for fitness Trend in Genetics.
    Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of fitness
Noun
  • By removing those obstacles, scholars say, Trump 2.0 would test the strength and fragility of American democracy, threatening to dismantle the separation of powers that has defined U.S. governance since the nation’s founding.
    Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Built to its lot lines on all sides, the landmarked tower has a palazzo-type facade that extends from ground to roof, meant to assure of its strength and stability.
    Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of strength
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  • Vea is a challenge for a 49ers’ offensive line that depends on agility, angles and leverage rather than brute force under the instruction of run game coordinator/line coach Chris Foerster.
    Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Conclusion In 2024, the key to business agility is being able to quickly evaluate the full breadth of your data to inform strategy and improve outcomes across business units.
    Naveen Singh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of agility
Noun
  • The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is 30% off, delivering advanced health tracking, AI wellness insights, and sleep monitoring in a sleek Wear OS design.
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The brand’s mission focuses on conscious movement, wellness and community with a strong digital presence.
    Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of wellness
Noun
  • The firm has been betting on the South with even greater vigor since 2021, when Morali became CEO and Nicole was made president.
    Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Neither are refuted or corrected with the same vigor and enthusiasm seen when the seed of scandal is first set.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of vigor
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