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
  • Human teams can improve the reliability of specific knowledge agents by refining data sources and prompts.
    Michael Wegmüller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The service changes should also improve TARC's reliability and on-time performance, TARC Executive Director Ozzy Gibson said in the release.
    Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of reliability
Noun
  • Exposure to certain types of PFAS has been linked to health problems including cancer, birth defects, liver damage and immune system disorders.
    Alejandra Martinez, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Another strategy would involve allowing Medicaid and Medicare to reimburse community health workers who assist patients with light cleaning and organizing — research has found that many who hoard struggle with categorization tasks.
    Sarah Boden, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of health
Noun
  • Nuclear power must be seen in a new light: as a versatile foundation for clean firm power generation, pink hydrogen production, and industrial heat—all while guaranteeing grid stability.
    Anna Broughel, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Jurgen Klopp’s seismic announcement at the start of 2024 threatened to derail Liverpool’s stability as the club had to come to terms with losing their greatest manager of the modern era.
    Andy Jones, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of stability
Noun
  • For HNWIs, this includes spa-like bathrooms, meditation spaces, and state-of-the-art home fitness facilities.
    Arash Jalili, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Known for his active lifestyle and dedication to fitness, the controversial political figure, 70, was recently spotted working out at the exclusive Equinox Hudson Yards in an outfit that left gym-goers raising their eyebrows.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of fitness
Noun
  • Ensuring strengths in all three makes for a great corporate all-rounder, but technology is an area where skills change regularly, and organizations need guidance.
    Agur Jõgi, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • It was forced to govern in coalition as the opposition doubled its strength in Parliament.
    Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of strength
Noun
  • Now, following an earlier demonstration of agility, Jetson has beaten the air racing pioneers to the punch.
    Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
  • These exercises also improve agility, balance, and joint strength.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of agility
Noun
  • The ninth-grade health and wellness textbook called The Foundations of Life Safety, which outlines various ways for young girls to avoid inciting rape, has gained traction online after excerpts were shared by Russian activist Yekaterina Mizulina on Telegram.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
  • These include health and wellness, beauty, restaurants, food and beverage, finance, law, travel, technology, real estate, consulting and more.
    Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of wellness
Noun
  • Drive brings passion, vigor, and focus even in the face of significant headwinds.
    Mary Crossan, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • There is one film that serves as a counterpoint, representing the vigor these older characters strive to resurrect.
    Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of vigor
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