Meaning & use

Teachability

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The quality of being willing and able to learn or be instructed.

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Employers often value teachability in new hires over prior experience.

Her teachability made her a favorite student among the coaching staff.

A note on using this word

Increasingly common in workplace and coaching contexts, where it describes openness to feedback and growth.

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