availability
[ uh-vey-luh-bil-i-tee ]
/ əˌveɪ ləˈbɪl ɪ ti /
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noun
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.
the fact or quality of being readily obtainable: Prices are subject to availability of the product at the time of ordering.
freedom or willingness to do something: League members selected as reserve players shall confirm their availability by signing the list on the notice board.
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.
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Rarely a·vail·a·ble·ness [uh-vey-luh-buhl-nis] /əˈveɪ lə bəl nɪs/ .
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OTHER WORDS FROM availability
in·ter·a·vail·a·bil·i·ty, nounnon·a·vail·a·bil·i·ty, nounun·a·vail·a·bil·i·ty, un·a·vail·a·ble·ness, nounWords nearby availability
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