definition of sustainability
collocation in Englishmeaningsofdefinitionandsustainability
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definition
noun
uk/ˌdef.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/us/ˌdef.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/
a statement that explains the meaning of a word ...
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sustainability
noun[U]
uk/səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti/us/səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
the quality of being able to continue over a period ...
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(Definition ofdefinitionandsustainabilityfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Given a priordefinitionofsustainability, that of non-declining per capita human well-being, two main theories have been proposed.
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Clearly, these constraints reveal the inadequacy of adefinitionofsustainabilityof natural systems as implying a continued and un-diminished supply of essential raw materials.
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There are massive arguments about the pragmaticdefinitionofsustainabilitywhen applied to buildings.
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First, thedefinitionofsustainability, although currently subjective and notoriously difficult to quantify, does require a moment's thought.
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An operationaldefinitionofsustainabilityis needed, capable of combining or comparing all these phenomena, among each other and with the costs and benefits of related economic activities.
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If thedefinitionofsustainabilityis non-declining human well-being, then what is argued is that human well-being is decreased unless all specified ecological constraints are observed.
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I have yet to receive from anyone a cleardefinitionofsustainability.
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I hope that he will agree with the followingdefinitionofsustainability; that is, meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
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The rankings adopt a broaddefinitionofsustainabilitywhich encompasses both environmental and social concerns.
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The sustainable national income is based on adefinitionofsustainabilityin conformity with this.
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It has become apparent, however, that the sustainability of the system depends heavily on thedefinitionofsustainabilitychosen by the observer.
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There are, however, many different definitions of sustainability and any well-balanced review has to take account of all aspects of this complex subject.
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One is the provision of more operational definitions of sustainability, consistent with standard economic indicators.
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One of the most common definitions of sustainability is "development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs".
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