viability
noun
vi·a·bil·i·ty
ˌvī-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
: the quality or state of being viable: such as
a(1)
: the ability to live, grow, and develop
the viability of seeds under dry conditions
(2)
: the capability of a fetus to survive outside the uterus
fetal viability
b
: the ability to function adequately
The viability of lymphocytes serially harvested from stored bank blood …—
Biological Abstracts
Biological Abstracts
c
: the ability to succeed or be sustained
This year's market turmoil had called into question the viability of the investment-banking business model …—Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalGetting an informed start now may be essential to future growth and economic viability of the U.S. wine industry.—Gordon W Murchie
Gordon W MurchieExamples of viability in a Sentence
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Financial stability is a good indicator and ensures viability as a long-term strategic partner, and commitment to ongoing innovation and development.
—Johnny Hecker, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The surrounding area is primarily non-residential, according to city documents, so adding apartments to the site could strengthen the economic viability of the area.
—Corina Vanek, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
The National Republican Senatorial Committee declined to comment about Tillis viability earlier Sunday.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 29 June 2025
Questions remain about the long-term viability of the crisis centers at The Village for Families and Children in Harford; The Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut in New London; and Wellmore Behavioral Health in Waterbury, which opened in 2023.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2025
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Johnny Hecker, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The surrounding area is primarily non-residential, according to city documents, so adding apartments to the site could strengthen the economic viability of the area.
—Corina Vanek, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
The National Republican Senatorial Committee declined to comment about Tillis viability earlier Sunday.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 29 June 2025
Questions remain about the long-term viability of the crisis centers at The Village for Families and Children in Harford; The Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut in New London; and Wellmore Behavioral Health in Waterbury, which opened in 2023.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2025
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viability
noun
vi·a·bil·i·ty
ˌvī-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
plural viabilities
: the quality or state of being viable : the ability to live, grow, and develop
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