availability
noun
avail·abil·i·ty
ə-ˌvā-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
plural availabilities
1
: the quality or state of being available
trying to improve the availability of affordable housing
2
: an available person or thing
3
US
: a usually brief session in which a public figure (such as a politician) is made available to answer questions from members of the press
a press availability
The rigors of campaigning are amply demonstrated in marathon days of radio and television talk shows, media availabilities, sessions with newspaper editorial boards … and fund-raising events.—
Steve Goldstein
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On March 17, early voting will expand to 25 sites in the county, some of which will have night and weekend availability, the news release said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
The Rugby World Cup will have to work with the NFL for stadium availability.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2025
With a hole at receiver opposite of CeeDee Lamb, the team has the availability to be aggressive in the market for a second-option pass-catcher.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2025
Nutrients from the iceberg’s melt could boost food availability for the regional ecosystem, according to a statement from the British Antarctic Survey.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2025
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
The Rugby World Cup will have to work with the NFL for stadium availability.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2025
With a hole at receiver opposite of CeeDee Lamb, the team has the availability to be aggressive in the market for a second-option pass-catcher.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2025
Nutrients from the iceberg’s melt could boost food availability for the regional ecosystem, according to a statement from the British Antarctic Survey.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for availability
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“Availability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/availability. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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