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defensibility

noun/dɪˌfɛnsəˈbɪlɪti/

C1CEFR level
55/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

How well a business can protect its position against competitors.

The tech is clever, but I am not convinced of its defensibility once the giants notice.

Similar: durability

Topic: Strategy in Business English

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