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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Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital asset classes provide investment possibility for high returns and diversification benefits that do not always correlate to the traditional markets.
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Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The novel’s touchstone, however, is the possibility of freedom that existed for these compulsory immigrants.
—Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
While the pair have been settled in Los Angeles together for years now, Jonathan opened up to PEOPLE about the possibility of relocating out to the country.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Beyond the metal type, hoop earrings come in an array of finishes — polished, matte, textured, or mixed metal —allowing for endless style possibilities.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
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Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The novel’s touchstone, however, is the possibility of freedom that existed for these compulsory immigrants.
—Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
While the pair have been settled in Los Angeles together for years now, Jonathan opened up to PEOPLE about the possibility of relocating out to the country.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Beyond the metal type, hoop earrings come in an array of finishes — polished, matte, textured, or mixed metal —allowing for endless style possibilities.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 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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