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opportunity

[ op-er-too-ni-tee, -tyoo- ]
/ ˌɒp ərˈtu nÉȘ ti, -ˈtyu- /
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noun, plural op·por·tu·ni·ties.
an appropriate or favorable time or occasion: Their meeting afforded an opportunity to exchange views.
a situation or condition favorable for attainment of a goal.
a good position, chance, or prospect, as for advancement or success.
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Origin of opportunity

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English opportunite, from Middle French, from Latin opportĆ«nitās “convenience, fitness,” equivalent to opportĆ«n(us) (see opportune) + -itās -ity
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British Dictionary definitions for opportunity

opportunity
/ (ˌɒpəˈtjuːnÉȘtÉȘ) /

noun plural -ties
a favourable, appropriate, or advantageous combination of circumstances
a chance or prospect
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