viability

American  

[vahy-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌvaɪ əˈbɪl ɪ ti /

noun

1. ability to live, especially under certain conditions.

   The viability of a fetus outside the womb has increased dramatically with the advent of new technologies and procedures.

2. the capacity to operate or be sustained.

   The viability of the company was guaranteed by the success of its new product.

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Other Word Forms

• nonviability noun

Etymology

Origin of viability

First recorded in 1820–30; vi(able) ( def. ) + -ability ( def. )

Example Sentences

The council said it had been engaged in "ongoing discussions" with BP about the future viability of the city as a hydrogen hub, prompted by significant advancements in electric vehicle technology.

From BBC

The company’s new CEO appears to be setting the stage for an updated strategy toward commercial viability, as markets await further clarity the company’s next growth engine after divesting its Australia business.

From The Wall Street Journal

Skeptics have questioned Opendoor’s long-term viability and focus on the instant buyer market for home sellers, designed to speed up transactions and avoid realtor brokerage fees.

From Barron's

“Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, tensions in both the Middle East and Eastern Europe have intensified, casting doubt on the viability of current peace talks,” FXEM’s Abdelaziz Albogdady says in an email.

From The Wall Street Journal

Language models aren’t appropriate tools for these critical tasks, and the viability of our financial markets depends on getting this right.

From The Wall Street Journal

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