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Definition of sustainability noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

sustainability

noun
 
/səˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti/
 
/səˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti/
[uncountable]
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  1. the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment
    • a company well-known for its commitment to environmental sustainability
  2. the ability to continue or be continued for a long time
    • The strength and sustainability of the economic recovery is still in doubt.
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