obtainability

noun

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  1. accessibility
  2. availability
  3. attainability
Noun
  • Founded by Austin Whitney in 2016, the company is the primary accessibility services provider for both Live Nation and AEG, overseeing accessibility at 120 to 130 concerts and festivals each year.
    — Maribeth Romslo, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Remarkably, he’s accomplished this feat while using a 400-pound power wheelchair — navigating not just the globe but formidable accessibility barriers.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of accessibility
Noun
  • McVay said both would be evaluated throughout the week before making a determination about their availability for Sunday.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Leather is a byproduct of the meat industry, meaning shifts in consumption patterns and alternative proteins could eventually affect the availability of animal skin.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of availability
Noun
  • Postponing that decision has given the key decision-makers at Old Trafford a more informed perspective on Carrick’s suitability and the attainability of his rivals.
    — Mark Critchley, New York Times, 3 May 2026
  • Projected rents of $1,725 to $2,465 a month at The Atlas would meet standards of attainability based on household income in the Naperville area, Rosanova said, and 48 of the units would be designed to be easily adapted into accessible living spaces if needed.
    — Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
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