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   A·vail·a·ble

   /əˈvāləb(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. able to be used or obtained; at someone's disposal: "refreshments will be available all afternoon" Similar obtainableaccessibleto be hadready for useat handto handat one's disposalat one's fingertipswithin easy reachhandyconvenienton saleon the marketin stockin seasonuntakenunengagedunusedinformal:up for grabsyours for the askingon tapget-at-ablegettablerare:procurableOpposite unavailable
   • ▪ (of a person) not otherwise occupied; free to do something: "the nurse is only available at certain times" Similar freeunoccupiednot busypresentin attendancecontactableOpposite unavailablebusyengaged
   • ▪ not currently involved in a sexual or romantic relationship: "the larger the pool of available singles the greater your chance of finding someone special"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the senses ‘effectual, serviceable’ and ‘legally valid’): from avail + -able. The sense ‘at someone's disposal’ dates from the early 19th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. availableness noun
   • 2. availably adverb

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   • Being available is about your team having not just physical access to you, but also your mental and emotional attention. Your team must feel comfortable bringing you all types of information. If you get upset or angry every time you receive bad information, then your team will quickly stop coming to you.

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   adjective. suitable or ready for use; of use or service; at hand: I used whatever tools were available. Synonyms: handy, usable, accessible. readily obtainable; accessible: available resources. (of a person) free or willing to do something; not occupied: I’m sorry, Mrs. Clarke is not available to speak with you right now.

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   AVAILABLE meaning: 1. If something is available, you can use it or get it: 2. If someone is available, they are not…. Learn more.

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   What does the adjective available mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective available , three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   4 days ago · available (comparative more available, superlative most available) Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.

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   When something is deemed available, it means that it is present, accessible, or within reach, and can be utilized or obtained by individuals. It suggests that the item or resource is in a state of readiness or has been made conveniently accessible for use or acquisition.