scenario
noun
an outline of the plot of a dramatic work, giving particulars as to the scenes, characters, situations, etc.
scenarios
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pluralof scenario.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A later study explored several global warming scenarios.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
During the 10-day Han Kuang drills that end Friday, Taiwan's military staged combat scenarios for its troops and reservists to practise responding to a Chinese attack.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
Macquarie cites attractive free cash flow yields across varying lithium-price scenarios.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
"I know I am so good in Championship scenarios, so I knew if I was with the girls at 30-40m I was going to be absolutely fine," said Hunt.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
"Johanssen threw everything she could at me. I got all scenarios to orbit."
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
