Word
versatility
Phoneticsver·sa·til·i·ty, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌvɝsəˈtɪɫəti/
UK/vˌɜːsətˈɪlɪti/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the ability to do many different things well or to be used in many different ways.
n. the quality of being adaptable or having a wide range of skills and applications.
Examples
“The versatility of this tool makes it perfect for any job.”
“The coach praised the player's versatility, as she can play effectively in both defense and midfield positions.”
“Modern smartphones are defined by their extreme versatility, serving as communication devices, professional cameras, and powerful computing platforms all in one pocket-sized unit.”
Examples
simple
“The versatility of this tool makes it perfect for any job.”
contextual
“The coach praised the player's versatility, as she can play effectively in both defense and midfield positions.”
complex
“Modern smartphones are defined by their extreme versatility, serving as communication devices, professional cameras, and powerful computing platforms all in one pocket-sized unit.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'of' to describe a person or object's range.
Real-World Examples
“Versatility made him an attractive option for the Robins, where Michael Skubala is using Cardines at left-back despite the 20-year-old spending more of his career on the right.” “McCabe brings Champions League-winning experience, a battling spirit and huge versatility.” Etymology
From versatile + -ity.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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