availability

Rarely a·vail·a·ble·ness

[uh-vey-luh-bil-i-tee]

noun

1. the fact or quality of being close at hand and ready for use.

   Children learn about the importance of reading and writing through the availability of a wide variety of books.

2. the fact or quality of being readily obtainable.

   Prices are subject to availability of the product at the time of ordering.

3. freedom or willingness to do something.

   League members selected as reserve players shall confirm their availability by signing the list on the notice board.

4. the fact or condition of not being involved in a romantic or sexual relationship and therefore being potentially open to one.

   Overall, he says, a man is more attracted to a woman by the signs of her availability than by her physical appearance.

Other Word Forms

• interavailability noun
• nonavailability noun
• unavailability noun
• unavailableness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of availability¹

avail(able) ( def. ) + -ability ( def. )

Example Sentences

But it also notes that “the final decision to modify suppression action” will be based upon factors such as “the probability of threat to life and/or property” and “the availability of fire suppression resources.”

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In a statement, FonaCab Development League said it could not "monitor or control every message shared between coaches when organising fixtures or availability".

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“More availability of supply would almost certainly help to reduce fuel prices in California, all else equal,” said Kevin Hack, a petroleum economist with EIA.

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Ciccone would love to expand, and has requests from other fan groups, but is limited by pitch availability.

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In March, a report by the Public Accounts Committee of MPs said availability on motorways was still "patchy".

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Related Words

• opportunity 
• show 
• time