availability
Americannoun
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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.
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the fact or quality of being readily obtainable.
Prices are subject to availability of the product at the time of ordering.
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freedom or willingness to do something.
League members selected as reserve players shall confirm their availability by signing the list on the notice board.
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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
Etymology
Origin of availability
Example Sentences
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On Tuesday, the Philippines declared a national emergency in light of the conflict and "the resulting imminent danger posed upon the availability and stability of the country's energy supply".
From BBC
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said he had signed an executive order to safeguard energy security, citing the "imminent danger posed upon the availability and stability" of the country's energy supply.
From BBC
It also demanded greater transparency for fans when purchasing tickets, with at least 48-hour notice of availability in each category and where those seats will be.
From BBC
Kurt Barrow, who heads oil, fuel, and chemicals at S&P Global Energy, told Barron’s the world is entering “an availability crisis” in which some countries will have to go without oil.
From Barron's
Kurt Barrow, who heads oil, fuel, and chemicals at S&P Global Energy, told Barron’s the world is entering “an availability crisis” in which some countries will have to go without oil.
From Barron's
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