Sentences with phrase «described as the ability»

This could be described as the ability to maintain commitment to a marriage during those dry periods when one's needs are not being adequately met.

Resilience has been described as the ability of students to bounce back from adversity or a quality exhibited by those who thrive despite coming from at - risk environments (Perkins - Gough, 2013), while grit has been explained as sticking with a goal over the long term despite obstacles (Edutopia, 2014).

There were five measures: maternal warmth, described as the degree to which the mother demonstrates positive regard and emotional support for the child; maternal respect for autonomy, describing the degree to which the mother maintained appropriate control while providing the child the opportunity to negotiate what he / she wanted to do; maternal structure and limit setting, defined as the adequacy with which the mother established her expectations for the child's behavior and demonstrates a capacity for effective leadership that engenders child compliance; and synchrony / quality of assistance, described as the ability of the mother to assist the child's performance in a manner that protects the child's self - esteem and demonstrates that she is attuned to the child's needs.

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As Fain points out, «The ability to more fully describe and understand a consumer's behavior is more complete than ever before, and that kind of data will make AI marketing tools even more effective over the next few years.»

The U.S. Department of Energy describes lithium - ion battery technology as growing in popularity because of «its lightweight, high - energy density, and ability to recharge.»

As John Herrman at The Awl described so thoroughly in a recent piece he wrote about the disintermediation of journalism by the web and social media, one of the biggest shifts in media of the past decade has been the ability for anyone — journalist or not — to pick up a phone and share information with vast numbers of people.

Kobo recently revealed the Vox, which although described as an eReader has some suspiciously tablet - like features, such as e-mail, video, Web browsing and the ability to run Android apps.

Though described by many as an operational wizard, few believed that Cook possessed Jobs's knack for recognizing consumers» future wants (often before they did) and his ability to act as technology tastemaker, convincing millions that beauty equalled no buttons and acres of pricey brushed aluminium.

Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward - looking statements include, among others, the following: our ability to successfully and profitably market our products and services; the acceptance of our products and services by patients and healthcare providers; our ability to meet demand for our products and services; the willingness of health insurance companies and other payers to cover Cologuard and adequately reimburse us for our performance of the Cologuard test; the amount and nature of competition from other cancer screening and diagnostic products and services; the effects of the adoption, modification or repeal of any healthcare reform law, rule, order, interpretation or policy; the effects of changes in pricing, coverage and reimbursement for our products and services, including without limitation as a result of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014; recommendations, guidelines and quality metrics issued by various organizations such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society, and the National Committee for Quality Assurance regarding cancer screening or our products and services; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to maintain regulatory approvals and comply with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10 - Q.

He describes the theory of relative deprivation as it relates to individuals» perceptions of their abilities.

Within Amazon, ideal employees are often described as «athletes» with endurance, speed (No. 8: «bias for action»), performance that can be measured and an ability to defy limits (No. 7: «think big»).

She described Beijing's view of these islands as more than just individual small nations, but collectively as an important factor in China's ability to resist Western containment.

As investor Salil Deshpande of Bain Capital Ventures describes it in a new Medium post about the outfit, this last scenario alone is a huge opportunity, given that «regulatory, tax and legal issues make it onerous and costly for cryptotraders to trade with fiat, and many crypto exchanges do not even offer the ability to use fiat.

Described by many as sincere, devoted, dependable, and trustworthy, Randy's previous professional and personal experiences enhance his ability to work with his colleagues and better help clients.

Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward - looking statements based on a number of factors, including, without limitation: (1) risks related to the consummation of the Merger, including the risks that (a) the Merger may not be consummated within the anticipated time period, or at all, (b) the parties may fail to obtain shareholder approval of the Merger Agreement, (c) the parties may fail to secure the termination or expiration of any waiting period applicable under the HSR Act, (d) other conditions to the consummation of the Merger under the Merger Agreement may not be satisfied, (e) all or part of Arby's financing may not become available, and (f) the significant limitations on remedies contained in the Merger Agreement may limit or entirely prevent BWW from specifically enforcing Arby's obligations under the Merger Agreement or recovering damages for any breach by Arby's; (2) the effects that any termination of the Merger Agreement may have on BWW or its business, including the risks that (a) BWW's stock price may decline significantly if the Merger is not completed, (b) the Merger Agreement may be terminated in circumstances requiring BWW to pay Arby's a termination fee of $ 74 million, or (c) the circumstances of the termination, including the possible imposition of a 12 - month tail period during which the termination fee could be payable upon certain subsequent transactions, may have a chilling effect on alternatives to the Merger; (3) the effects that the announcement or pendency of the Merger may have on BWW and its business, including the risks that as a result (a) BWW's business, operating results or stock price may suffer, (b) BWW's current plans and operations may be disrupted, (c) BWW's ability to retain or recruit key employees may be adversely affected, (d) BWW's business relationships (including, customers, franchisees and suppliers) may be adversely affected, or (e) BWW's management's or employees» attention may be diverted from other important matters; (4) the effect of limitations that the Merger Agreement places on BWW's ability to operate its business, return capital to shareholders or engage in alternative transactions; (5) the nature, cost and outcome of pending and future litigation and other legal proceedings, including any such proceedings related to the Merger and instituted against BWW and others; (6) the risk that the Merger and related transactions may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays; (7) other economic, business, competitive, legal, regulatory, and / or tax factors; and (8) other factors described under the heading «Risk Factors» in Part I, Item 1A of BWW's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2016, as updated or supplemented by subsequent reports that BWW has filed or files with the SEC.

Isaacson describes that thematic as «How the ability to make connections across disciplines - arts and sciences, humanities and technology - is a key to innovation, imagination, and genius.»

The new platform has been described by some analysts as a «game - changer» for its ability to solve the limited usability problem plaguing most major cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin.

There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward - looking statements, including, but not limited to: uncertainties involving interpretation of drilling results, environmental matters, lack of ability to obtain required permitting, equipment breakdown or disruptions, and the other factors described in Paramount's disclosures as filed with the SEC.

Two authors describe Americans» ability to get along with people of different religions as the «Aunt Susan effect.»

I. D. French describes it as follows: «It is as if the Reticular Activating System becomes endowed by experience with the ability to discriminate among stimuli, disregarding those it has found unimportant and responding to those that are helpful» (1:56).

That «sheol» or sprit world afterlife was in fact an Old Testament and even Torah - based belief and within that spiritual realm of sheol those spirits (all the spirits who were once living) were in either a state of happiness or in a state of limited ability to obtain happiness, or in other words a state of damnation or being in like a spiritual prison, which would later be further described in the New Testament (which the earliest figured written versions of the New Testament were written in Greek for newly gentile converts) as hell.

A seminary professor of ethics has described Christian love as «the ability to read statistics with compassion.»

One historian described the Pax Romana as a coerced compliance in which all opponents had been beaten down and had lost the ability to resist, and in which the weak and afflicted had no legal protection.

The ability to cross boundaries he described as thinking.

Calvinists sometimes quote from Romans 7 as a text which teaches Total Depravity and total inability, for Paul seems to describe a lack of ability to do anything good (Romans 7:15, 19, 24), and refers to being captive and enslaved to sin (Romans 7:14, 23).

Senator Daniel Inouye at the Iran - contra hearings described the network that had subverted the U.S. Constitution and carried out illegal foreign policy as «a shadowy government with its own air force, its own navy, its own fundraising mechanism and the ability to pursue its own ideas of the national interest, free from all checks and balances, and free from the law itself.

JED has been described as «an ecumenical sharing of abilities and expertise» and a partnership which makes «good, economic sense in these days of decreasing financial resources for the work of the church.»

One of the best definitions on forgiveness comes from — of all places — Wikipedia, where it's described as «the intentional and voluntary process by which a victim undergoes a change in feelings and attitude regarding an offense, lets go of negative emotions such as vengefulness, with an increased ability to wish the offender well.»

The term IQ, or Intelligence Quotient, generally describes a score on a test that rates the subject's cognitive ability as compared to the general population.

In the nightly news, respondents to public opinion polls describe him as a «can do fellow,» «a take charge kind of a guy,» «admirable for his ability to cut through red tape,» «a true patriot» who was «doing what he was paid to do.»

Based on the obvious downward spiral of your ability to rationalize and communicate effectively, I predict you will soon reach what I like to call the «Gollum» stage, where, as Lewis Black has described, you will effectively be just a «mass of meat with eyes».

Cross Creek Golf Club (951/505 -3402; crosscreekgolfclub.com) is described by its legendary course designer, Arthur Hills, as «an absolutely beautiful site with plenty of variety and challenge for golfers of all abilities.»

Crushed ice cubes on top keeps it chilled no matter the heat index, and, as they melt, add to what Kim describes as the dish's «slurp - ability.»

Finally, Ozil recently has been at best been described as a flat track bully due to his evident ability to impose himself on the «lesser» teams but at worst he is described as lazy and a luxury player that has no place in the team against the «bigger» teams.

Farr's ability to fight off infection was zapped to zero by the chemo, and she was beset by what her mother describes as something like a monumental flu, but more dangerous.

Since arriving in England, Sanchez's ability has been obvious to most fans, with some even describing the player as one of the most able and impressive players in the entire division.

In fact only a few days ago I described him as average on account of his lack of speed, ability to take on defenders one - on - one and his slow trigger.

However I do feel that these sites fuel what I can best describe as a Lemming effect negativity, where one rant fuels the next rant and so on until every person is literally brainwashed into only being able to put across negative rants with any ability to step back and submit a balanced comment literally stripped away.

He has been described as an accomplished defender and is noted for his strong heading ability, and ability to deliver pinpoint crosses.

Described as potentially «the future of defending itself» on these pages, Tah combines his rather intimidating stature with technical ability.

Redknapp praised Rossi's abilities, describing him as «top drawer», and said the club must look to bring players of Rossi's calibre to White Hart Lane.

As for Josh Harrop, he's described on ManUtd.com as a «real flair player with an eye for goal and confidence in his own ability,» and this is his first season in the under - 21s after coach Paul McGuinness backed him to make the step up from U-18 teaAs for Josh Harrop, he's described on ManUtd.com as a «real flair player with an eye for goal and confidence in his own ability,» and this is his first season in the under - 21s after coach Paul McGuinness backed him to make the step up from U-18 teaas a «real flair player with an eye for goal and confidence in his own ability,» and this is his first season in the under - 21s after coach Paul McGuinness backed him to make the step up from U-18 team.

It has been identified, using terms such as «helicopter parent» to describe parents that hover over their children to the extent that it interferes with their ability to act independently or deal with challenges on their own.

The Marshmallow test isn't just about the ability to «delay gratification,» as it is often described.

Just as a math test asks you to solve math problems, not just describe your math ability, a truly valid measure of grit would include some opportunity to demonstrate that skill.

On the other hand, a nipple shield — which the La Leche League International (LLLI) describes as an artificial nipple — can improve the ability for a baby to get milk, Leigh Anne O'Connor, IBCLC and parenting coach, tells Romper in an email interview.

Using current research findings, we have written what reviewers are describing as a reader - friendly parenting companion that helps parents nurture their children's abilities at every stage of development — from diapers to diplomas.

These procedures should not be described as «safe» without any caveats; they may be «safe» in terms of obstetric science's ability to treat any undesirable consequences, but the lay person may understand the term «safe» to mean that there will not be any undesirable consequences.

Besides, Governor Ambode described the theme of the Colloquium which is: «Make It In Nigeria: Use What We Make; Make What We Use,» as apt, adding that the partnership between Lagos and Kebbi States which culminated in the production of Lake Rice was an eloquent testimony of the ability of Nigeria to be a producing nation.

No one can possibly understand the American Revolution — more properly described as the American secession from the British Empire — without grasping its theoretical dimensions, beginning with the claims of the Declaration of Independence endorsing popular sovereignty and the ability of the people to «alter and abolish» existing systems of government whenever that would be thought conducive to public happiness.