resilience

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Science Technical

n. the quality of a material that lets it return to its original shape after you stretch or bend it.

n. the physical property of a material that allows it to resume its original shape after being deformed or compressed.

“The rubber in these tires has great resilience, so they last a long time on bumpy roads.”

“The engineering team tested the resilience of the new alloy under extreme pressure to ensure it would not permanently deform during flight.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Computing Academic · Technical

n. the ability of a company or a computer system to keep working or recover quickly during a crisis.

n. the capacity of an organizational system to adapt and maintain core functions during a major disruption or failure.

“The bank improved its digital resilience to make sure customers could still use their cards during a power cut.”

“Building organizational resilience requires not only robust infrastructure but also a culture that encourages rapid problem-solving during unforeseen outages.”