agility
noun
agil·i·ty
ə-ˈji-lə-tē 
plural agilities
: the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness, dexterity
played with increasing agility
Examples of agility in a Sentence
a gymnast whose agility on the parallel bars has won him several medals
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Svetlana Khachiyan, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
This paradigm of smart, resourceful problem-solving over sheer computing power aligns well with the ongoing digital transformation that demands agility and cost-effectiveness.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 27 Jan. 2025
This season, Barkley ranked first in yards before contact due to bully-ball blocking, smart play designs and the running back’s rare explosiveness, agility and vision.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
Watch The Gameplay Sizzle For 'DOOM: The Dark Ages'
By Rahul Majumdar
Contributing Pop Culture Writer
0
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
The modern Doom games focus on the Slayer's agility, letting players dash around the arenas and demons.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Agility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agility. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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