as in desirability
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
questioned the advisability of betting everything on the outcome of a single race
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Recent Examples of advisability
In early February 2026 Caine expressed concerns about initiating a war with Iran, pointing out the risks of a long-term conflict without offering guidance on the advisability of going to war.
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L. Sue Baugh, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
The authors were careful to say that their findings aren’t a blanket endorsement of PSA screening and that men should consult with their doctors about the advisability of the test.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 14 May 2026
Dear Members, In years past, Coop members debated the advisability of joining the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
There’s so much to be discussed discussing the advisability of starting a war, the cost of insurance coverage or loss of cargo is likely insignificant.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
An important question that is frequently raised is the advisability of allowing the driver to override the system.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Aug. 2016
L. Sue Baugh, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
The authors were careful to say that their findings aren’t a blanket endorsement of PSA screening and that men should consult with their doctors about the advisability of the test.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 14 May 2026
Dear Members, In years past, Coop members debated the advisability of joining the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
There’s so much to be discussed discussing the advisability of starting a war, the cost of insurance coverage or loss of cargo is likely insignificant.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
An important question that is frequently raised is the advisability of allowing the driver to override the system.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Aug. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advisability
Noun
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Modern media is saturated with messages that treat love as something measured in terms of chemistry and desirability.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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To top the list, a place must earn high scores in criteria such as affordability, desirability, and quality of life, which encompass factors like healthcare, infrastructure, and education.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
21 May 2026
Noun
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The reforms would also require some facilities to assess the feasibility of using safer technologies or processes in their work, among other changes.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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To evaluate the commercial feasibility of the system, Chiang challenged the team to analyze global scaling data, reagent costs, and energy requirements.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Conservatism is rooted in ancient principles of character, virtue and dignity beyond immediate political expediency.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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The expediency of their exchanges (back and forth over a couple of weeks) electrified the planet, especially the mounting viciousness of Lamar’s attack (ad hominem all the way).—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Advisability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisability. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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