possibility
noun
pos·si·bil·i·ty
ˌpä-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
plural possibilities
1
: the condition or fact of being possible
2
archaic
: one's utmost power, capacity, or ability
3
: something that is possible
4
: potential or prospective value
—usually used in plural
the house had great possibilities
Examples of possibility in a Sentence
There is a strong possibility that I will not be chosen for the job.
Have you considered the possibility that you may be wrong?
My first two ideas didn't work, but I thought of a third possibility.
The future holds untold possibilities.
His degree and job experience give him a wide range of possibilities for a career.
a man of undetermined possibilities
The old house might not look like much now, but it has possibilities.
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New Mexico and Arizona will also see an increase in showers and thunderstorms and a possibility for localized flash flooding today into Friday.
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Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
An alert air traffic controller in the New York control center reached out to the Spirit flight, telling it to execute an immediate right turn to avoid any possibility of colliding with Air Force One.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
For instance, there were talks early on with The Office creator Greg Daniels, who co-wrote The Paper with Michael Koman, about the possibility of the streaming series getting a broadcast run on NBC.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Authorities first warned for the possibility of major damage.
—James Powel, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
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Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
An alert air traffic controller in the New York control center reached out to the Spirit flight, telling it to execute an immediate right turn to avoid any possibility of colliding with Air Force One.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
For instance, there were talks early on with The Office creator Greg Daniels, who co-wrote The Paper with Michael Koman, about the possibility of the streaming series getting a broadcast run on NBC.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Authorities first warned for the possibility of major damage.
—James Powel, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for possibility
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“Possibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/possibility. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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possibility
noun
pos·si·bil·i·ty
ˌpäs-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
plural possibilities
1
: the state or fact of being possible
2
: something possible
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