1
as in versatile
able to do many different kinds of things
an activities director who's adaptable to any kind of situation
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as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed
the caterer's menu is adaptable to specific dietary needs, such as vegan, kosher, or low-fat
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The remarkable adaptability of the human brain—its ability to incorporate new sensory inputs and repurpose neural resources—also offers lessons for developing more flexible, adaptable AI systems.
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Gabriel Snyder, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Hackers already have the AI tools needed to create the adaptable, destructive malware that security experts fear.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Taiwan should aim to decentralize at least a third of its power generation within the next decade, with a focus on renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, which are more adaptable than fossil fuel to decentralized systems and do not require resupply from outside sources.
—Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Mar. 2025
Embracing Adaptive Work Structures Introducing adaptable work frameworks, such as flexi-time arrangements, can empower employees to balance work and personal commitments more effectively.
—Wayne Yu, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Gabriel Snyder, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Hackers already have the AI tools needed to create the adaptable, destructive malware that security experts fear.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Taiwan should aim to decentralize at least a third of its power generation within the next decade, with a focus on renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, which are more adaptable than fossil fuel to decentralized systems and do not require resupply from outside sources.
—Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Mar. 2025
Embracing Adaptive Work Structures Introducing adaptable work frameworks, such as flexi-time arrangements, can empower employees to balance work and personal commitments more effectively.
—Wayne Yu, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Adaptable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptable. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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