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   Pos·si·bil·i·ty

   /ˌpäsəˈbilədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. a thing that may happen or be the case: "there was always the possibility that he might be turned down" Similar chancelikelihoodprobabilityprospecthoperiskhazarddangerfear
   • ▪ the state or fact of being likely or possible; likelihood: "there was no possibility of recompense for him" Similar feasibilitypracticabilitychancesoddsattainabilityachievabilitypotentialityconceivabilityprobabilityopportunityscoperare:workableness
   • ▪ a thing that may be chosen or done out of several possible alternatives: "one possibility is to allow all firms to participate" Similar optionalternativechoicecourse of actionsolutionrecourseinformal:bet
   • ▪ unspecified qualities of a promising nature; potential: "the house was old but it had possibilities" Similar potentialpotentialitypromiseprospectscapabilityabilityaptitudecapacityinformal:what it takes

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French possibilite, from late Latin possibilitas, from possibilis ‘able to be done’ (see possible).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › possibilitypossibility | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   possibility meaning: 1. a chance that something may happen or be true: 2. something that you can choose to do: . Learn more.

3. en.thefreedictionary.com › possibilityPossibility - definition of possibility by The Free Dictionary

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   Define possibility. possibility synonyms, possibility pronunciation, possibility translation, English dictionary definition of possibility. n. pl. pos·si·bil·i·ties 1. The fact or state of being possible: investigating the possibility of life on other planets. 2. Something that is possible: His...

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   Possibility definition: the state or fact of being possible. See examples of POSSIBILITY used in a sentence.

5. www.wordreference.com › definition › possibilitypossibility - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   the state or condition of being possible. anything that is possible. a competitor, candidate, etc, who has a moderately good chance of winning, being chosen, etc. ( often plural) a future prospect or potential: my new house has great possibilities.

6. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › possibilitypossibility - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Mar 16, 2024 · A thing possible; that which may take place or come into being. Synonyms: contingency; see also Thesaurus: possibility. An option or choice, usually used in context with future events. Synonyms: choice, option; see also Thesaurus: option. ( obsolete) Capability, power or capacity to act. Antonyms [ edit]

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › possibility_npossibility, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun possibility mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun possibility, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. possibility has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americanpossible adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of possible adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.