possibility
/ˌpɒsɪˈbɪliti/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/ˌpɒsɪˈbɪliti/
🇺🇸 US
/ˌpɑsɪˈbɪliti/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
The quality of being possible.
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Meaning 2 · noun
A thing possible; that which may take place or come into being.
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Meaning 3 · noun
An option or choice, usually used in context with future events.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “possibility” when they mean: the quality of being possible..”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “possibility” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “possibility” in professional communication.”
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