opportuneness

noun

Definition of opportunenessnext
as in usefulness

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  1. usefulness
  2. timeliness
  3. practicality
  4. feasibility
Noun
  • Mazda and racing partnerships OpenAI is testing its models with industry partners to evaluate their usefulness in real engineering environments.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The same technology might eventually support searches for missing people, although Astro's usefulness still needs to be demonstrated during actual police operations.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of usefulness
Noun
  • Though postponed, the 73-year-old musician knew the band’s messages would land with as much timeliness as ever.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The curators, David Breslin and Brinda Kumar, don’t accomplish this with appeals to timeliness or relevance but with a mighty selection of pieces—more than a hundred and twenty, from eighty-two different institutions—and smart exhibition design.
    — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of timeliness
Noun
  • Handcrafted from Styrofoam, wool, and iron, the whimsical set of four holders combines seasonal charm with practicality.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2026
  • One nice practicality Lectric has included here is a nifty pair of parking brake locks.
    — Loz Blain October 26, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of practicality
Noun
  • This means looking beyond the absence of potassium permanganate and considering factors such as worker safety, wastewater impacts, resource consumption, process reliability and economic feasibility.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • What readers are saying The comments reflect skepticism and frustration about the feasibility of saving a year's worth of expenses, especially given the current economic challenges such as low wages, high living costs, and job market difficulties.
    — Maurie Backman, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of feasibility
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