possibility
noun
pos·si·bil·i·ty
ˌpä-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
plural possibilities
1
: the condition or fact of being possible
2
archaic
: one's utmost power, capacity, or ability
3
: something that is possible
4
: potential or prospective value
—usually used in plural
the house had great possibilities
Examples of possibility in a Sentence
There is a strong possibility that I will not be chosen for the job.
Have you considered the possibility that you may be wrong?
My first two ideas didn't work, but I thought of a third possibility.
The future holds untold possibilities.
His degree and job experience give him a wide range of possibilities for a career.
a man of undetermined possibilities
The old house might not look like much now, but it has possibilities.
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Its landscapes don’t offer guarantees, but rather the tantalizing tease of possibility.
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Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
There is hope of working with his camp to find a new club — a move to a league like Saudi Arabia’s is not the only option and finding a team in Europe could be a possibility.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
In the case of the alcohol topic, the AI doesn’t calculate the possibility of herding you towards an addiction.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Lessons Learned And Next Steps Congratulations, you are now versed in the ominous possibility of generative AI attempting to guide you toward an addiction.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
There is hope of working with his camp to find a new club — a move to a league like Saudi Arabia’s is not the only option and finding a team in Europe could be a possibility.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
In the case of the alcohol topic, the AI doesn’t calculate the possibility of herding you towards an addiction.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Lessons Learned And Next Steps Congratulations, you are now versed in the ominous possibility of generative AI attempting to guide you toward an addiction.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for possibility
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“Possibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/possibility. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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possibility
noun
pos·si·bil·i·ty
ˌpäs-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
plural possibilities
1
: the state or fact of being possible
2
: something possible
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