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
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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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Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
Of course, enterprises do need to consider the possibility that otherwise value-additive AI initiatives can quickly become liabilities if teams rush ahead without proper guardrails.
—Jo Debecker, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Still, some experts warned of the terrorism risks presented by self-driving cars, including the possibility of a hack that could override the navigation system and send the car into a crowd.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 Jan. 2025
Yet my colleagues and I can no longer ignore the possibility that somatic mutations may be affecting our adult patients.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Possibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/possibility. Accessed 18 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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