opportunity

[op-er-too-ni-tee, -tyoo-]

noun

plural

opportunities 

1. an appropriate or favorable time or occasion.

   Their meeting afforded an opportunity to exchange views.

2. a situation or condition favorable for attainment of a goal.

3. a good position, chance, or prospect, as for advancement or success.

opportunity

/ ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtɪ /

noun

1. a favourable, appropriate, or advantageous combination of circumstances

2. a chance or prospect

Word History and Origins

Origin of opportunity¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English opportunite, from Middle French, from Latin opportūnitās “convenience, fitness,” equivalent to opportūn(us) ( opportune ) + -itās -ity

Example Sentences

These days, Tesla investors are thinking more about AI opportunities tied to robo-taxis and robots than they are about demand for cars.

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The company has landed several contracts this year alone, telling Barron’s last month that it was “continuously engaging with the U.S. government on funding opportunities that advance quantum computing.”

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He thinks any near-term volatility related to concerns about food stamp disruption from the government shutdown is a buying opportunity, given Costco will likely be less impacted than other grocery-oriented retailers.

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Investors aiming to outperform the S&P 500 must maintain exposure to big tech while seeking differentiated investment opportunities elsewhere.

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Cook’s lawyers said in a filing to the Supreme Court in September that she could have rebutted the allegations of fraud and gross negligence made against her if given an opportunity.

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Related Words

• convenience 
• event 
• excuse 
• freedom 
• hope 
• moment 
• space 
• time