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
Synonyms
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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Israel and much of the international community have been skeptical about the possibility of a multinational force in Gaza, and with good reason.
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Nir Arielli, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
That's forced people in her line of work to contend with the possibility of multiple disasters happening across the country at the same time and their impact on available resources and funding.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
Microsoft Gaming chief Phil Spencer has also alluded to the possibility of a handheld Xbox device.
—Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
There’s also a possibility that some manufacturers may simply swap Red No. 3 for Red 40, another dye that is associated with separate health concerns.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Nir Arielli, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
That's forced people in her line of work to contend with the possibility of multiple disasters happening across the country at the same time and their impact on available resources and funding.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
Microsoft Gaming chief Phil Spencer has also alluded to the possibility of a handheld Xbox device.
—Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
There’s also a possibility that some manufacturers may simply swap Red No. 3 for Red 40, another dye that is associated with separate health concerns.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 16 Jan. 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 Jan. 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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