availability

American  

[uh-vey-luh-bil-i-tee] / əˌveɪ ləˈbɪl ɪ ti /

Rarely availableness

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.

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of availability

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

Example Sentences

Equally, however, the recent availability of De Zerbi, who left Marseille on Tuesday night, may interest Spurs.

From BBC

International Paper, the country’s largest producer of corrugated packaging, said its containerboard mills and box plants have been plagued by gas availability issues.

From The Wall Street Journal

Businesses cited inflation, labor quality and the cost or availability of insurance as significant problems, according to NFIB.

From The Wall Street Journal

Researchers say the demand for these scans is growing faster than the availability of neuroradiology services.

From Science Daily

Factors such as nutrient availability, food supply, and temperature, known to be influenced by climate change, may strongly shape the colony's future.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• opportunity
• show
• time