Definition of availability
availabilities
1 : the quality or state of being available trying to improve the availability of affordable housing
2 : an available person or thing
3 US : a usually brief session in which a public figure (such as a politician) is made available to answer questions from members of the press a press availability The rigors of campaigning are amply demonstrated in marathon days of radio and television talk shows, media availabilities, sessions with newspaper editorial boards … and fund-raising events. — Steve Goldstein
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His availability this season figures to be a major boost to the Louisville defense, which must replace top edge rusher Devonte Fields.
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Hopefully, availability will be better than the original NES Classic.
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Thanks in part to the availability of accurate heart-rate data on wearable devices, it’s being used in training by soccer, basketball and football players, among others, from the elite to the weekend warrior.
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Hansel Ramirez, son of the Florida Marlins' Hanley Ramirez, takes a nap as Ramirez talks to reporters during a media availability for the 2010 All-Star Game in Anaheim.
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New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, for example, may end up with more availability for guests than Sante Fe, to accommodate areas that are more dense in population and frequent travelers.
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But, typically the people waiting outside the chain, faux-old timey eatery would be waiting to hear their name called, signifying the recent availability of a table.
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The availability of a money judgment is important when the property has little net value, but does require involving the association’s attorney.
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More information (June 17, Cooper Design Space) Pasadena Chalk Festival Sidewalk chalk, like time or the availability of your fave Netflix series, is fleeting.
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First Known Use of availability
1803
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