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Flexible Response

/ˈflɛksəbl rɪˈspɒns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A strategy or approach that allows for adaptability and change in response to varying circumstances.

    "The company's flexible response to market demands helped it stay competitive."
  2. 2

    A military strategy that emphasizes adaptability in tactics and operations.

    "The army's flexible response doctrine allows for quick adjustments during combat."

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The term 'flexible' originates from the Latin 'flexibilis', meaning 'capable of being bent', which evolved in English to describe adaptability. 'Response' comes from the Latin 'responsus', meaning 'to answer', reflecting the act of replying or reacting.

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