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resilience

Definition 1

Ability of a material to resume its original size and shape after a deformation.

Definition 2

Ability of an equipment, machine, or system to absorb the impact of the failure of one or more components or a significant disturbance in its environment, and to still continue to provide an acceptable level of service.

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