Definitions for Sustainability
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sustainabilitynoun

   the property of being sustainable

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. sustainabilitynoun

   the ability to sustain something

2. sustainabilitynoun

   a means of configuring civilization and human activity so that society, its members and its economies are able to meet their needs and express their greatest potential in the present, while preserving biodiversity and natural ecosystems, planning and acting for the ability to maintain these ideals for future generations

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1. sustainability

   Sustainability refers to the principle of meeting our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It typically involves balancing economic growth, social development, and environmental protection, so that advancements and improvement in one area do not harm the others. It can be applied to various areas such as energy, agriculture, business, and more.

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1. Sustainability

   Sustainability is the capacity to endure. In ecology the word describes how biological systems remain diverse and productive over time. Long-lived and healthy wetlands and forests are examples of sustainable biological systems. For humans, sustainability is the potential for long-term maintenance of well being, which has ecological, economic, political and cultural dimensions. Sustainability requires the reconciliation of environmental, social equity and economic demands - also referred to as the "three pillars" of sustainability or. Healthy ecosystems and environments are necessary to the survival and flourishing of humans and other organisms. There are a number of major ways of reducing negative human impact. The first of these is environmental management. This approach is based largely on information gained from earth science, environmental science and conservation biology. The second approach is management of human consumption of resources, which is based largely on information gained from economics. A third more recent approach adds cultural and political concerns into the sustainability matrix. Sustainability interfaces with economics through the social and environmental consequences of economic activity. Sustainability economics involves ecological economics where social aspects including cultural, health-related and monetary/financial aspects are integrated. Moving towards sustainability is also a social challenge that entails international and national law, urban planning and transport, local and individual lifestyles and ethical consumerism. Ways of living more sustainably can take many forms from reorganising living conditions, reappraising economic sectors, or work practices, using science to develop new technologies, to adjustments in individual lifestyles that conserve natural resources.

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sustainability

   The ability to maintain the necessary level and duration of operational activity to achieve military objectives. Sustainability is a function of providing for and maintaining those levels of ready forces, materiel, and consumables necessary to support military effort. See also readiness.

2. sustainability

   See military capability.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sustainability

   Creating and showing the ability to be sustained or sustainable.

   Sustainability is a wise and intelligent action by all businesses, companies and organizations.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 30, 2020  

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Sustainability in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Sustainability in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Sustainability in a Sentence

1. Forestry Commission:

   All we can do is encourage people to be responsible in their use of the resource, and to plant more trees to ensure its sustainability.

2. Sarah Amick:

   The tire manufacturing industry and our member companies design tires for safety and durability purposes. And every element, every material that goes into a tire is focused on the motorist's ability to drive safely on that tire, our industry is deeply committed to sustainability and understanding our products' impacts not only on the environment and wildlife, but also on human health as well.

3. Rosie Broadhead:

   People are becoming more aware of sustainability and the environment. They're concerned about the food that they are eating and the cosmetics that they're putting on their skin. But less is known about the toxic chemicals that are in our clothing. So in time I think people will become more aware of wellness clothing.

4. David Zucker:

   We've had significant conversations at the company in the past year about our sustainability efforts and what more we can do to reduce the impact on the environment.

5. Indre Rockefeller:

   It really came down to a shift in perspective — turning sustainability from being a priority to being the priority, every decision we made from that point forward was made through that lens.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Sustainability
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sustainability
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Sustainability
5. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf