opportunity

American  

[op-er-too-ni-tee, -tyoo-] / ˌɒp ərˈtu nɪ ti, -ˈtyu- /

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.

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opportunity British  

/ ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtɪ /

noun

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

2. a chance or prospect

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Etymology

Origin of opportunity

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

If Wednesday's launch is canceled or delayed, there are more liftoff opportunities through April 6, although weather later in the week was looking slightly less favorable, officials said.

From Barron's

The rule "gives us an opportunity to hire the best talent, ultimately, and the clubs make those decisions individually," he noted.

From Barron's

Companies are pursuing larger deals, with some seeing an opportunity in a more lenient antitrust environment.

From The Wall Street Journal

The committee report also found that younger carers were missing out on education, struggling with anxiety, and losing opportunities for work and a social life.

From BBC

Dillon said people in Northern Ireland between 50 and 59 were missing five potential screening opportunities.

From BBC

Related Words

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