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   Sce·nar·i·o

   /səˈnerēō/

   

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   • 1. a written outline of a movie, novel, or stage work giving details of the plot and individual scenes: "imagine the scenarios for four short stories" Similar plotoutlinestorylineframeworkstructureschemeplanlayoutscreenplayscriptsynopsissummaryprecistechnical:schemarare:diegesis
   • ▪ a postulated sequence or development of events: "a possible scenario is that he was attacked after opening the front door" Similar sequence of eventscourse of eventschain of eventsseries of developmentssituation
   • ▪ a setting, in particular for a work of art or literature: "the scenario is World War II" Similar settingbackgroundcontextscenemilieu

   Word Origin late 17th century (denoting the structure at the front of an ancient classical theatre): from Italian, based on Latin scena ‘scene’.

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2. www.wordreference.com › definition › scenarioscenario - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   an imagined or projected sequence of events, esp. any of several detailed plans or possibilities: One scenario calls for doubling profits by increasing our advertising, the other by reducing costs. Latin scēnārium.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › scenariosScenarios Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : an outline or synopsis of a play. especially : a plot outline used by actors of the commedia dell'arte. b. : the libretto of an opera. 2. a. : screenplay. b. : shooting script. 3. : a sequence of events especially when imagined. especially : an account or synopsis of a possible course of action or events.

4. www.britannica.com › dictionary › scenarioScenario Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of SCENARIO. [count] 1. : a description of what could possibly happen. A possible scenario would be that we move to the city. The most likely scenario is that he goes back to school in the fall. The best-case scenario would be for us to finish the work by tomorrow.

5. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › scenarioscenario - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Mar 9, 2024 · scenario (plural scenarios or (rare) scenari) ( dated) An outline of the plot of a dramatic or literary work. ( dated) A screenplay itself, or an outline or a treatment of it. An outline or model of an expected or supposed sequence of events. Hearts were keen to avoid a repeat of the scenario at this stage of last season's competition, when ...

6. www.wordsmyth.netscenario | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ...

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   sce·nar·i·o. pronunciation: s ner i o [or] s na ri o. features: Word Combinations ( noun) The meaning of scenario. Definition of scenario. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › scenario_vscenario, v. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the verb scenario mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the verb scenario. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the verb scenario? About 0.4 occurrences per million words in modern written English. See frequency. How is the verb scenario pronounced? British English.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusSCENARIO - 18 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to scenario. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of scenario. The writers were given two weeks to finish the scenario. Synonyms. screenplay. teleplay. working script. shooting script. manuscript. book. Have they worked out a scenario for launching the new car?.