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everyday creativity

the ability to think divergently and demonstrate flexibility and originality in one’s daily activities. Examples include redecorating a room at home or devising a novel solution to a business problem. Also called ordinary creativity. Compare exceptional creativity.

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September 17th 2024

buffering

buffering

n.

1. the protection against stressful experiences that is afforded by an individual’s social support.

2. in industrial and organizational theory, any practice by which an organization protects its operations from environmental uncertainty, for example, by accruing excess inventory to provide a safety margin. —buffer vb.