feasibility

Rarely fea·si·ble·ness

[fee-zuh-bil-i-tee]

noun

1. the possibility, capability, or likelihood of something being done or accomplished (often used attributively): A wireless feasibility study last year yielded discouraging results, so the city will not be proceeding with a citywide Wi-Fi network.

   Conservationists are studying the feasibility of restoring steelhead trout to the creek.

   A wireless feasibility study last year yielded discouraging results, so the city will not be proceeding with a citywide Wi-Fi network.

Other Word Forms

• nonfeasibility noun
• nonfeasibleness noun
• unfeasibility noun
• unfeasibleness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of feasibility¹

feasibl(e) ( def. ) + -ity ( def. )

Example Sentences

A £1.5m report into the feasibility of Grangemouth becoming a low-carbon energy hub, known as Project Willow came up with nine ideas that could be developed with private sector investment.

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In September 2022 the council approved a feasibility report that stated building on Whitegates - one of two parks in the area - was the best option from an 11 strong shortlist.

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There are also questions about the feasibility of its timeline to deployment.

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"Engineering work will be necessary," said University of Michigan assistant professor of engineering Christopher Limbach, contending that it is a matter of cost rather than technical feasibility.

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It’s also in the process of testing its electric aircraft for commercial feasibility and Federal Aviation Administration certification.

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