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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Prima thought about the possibility that there was a person in the world—perhaps Ruth was this person or would someday be this person—for whom Prima’s name was this kind of talisman.
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Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
Ahead, learn more about the story behind this impactful palette, then score some pro tips from designers on how to incorporate some of these vibrant hues into your home for an instant dose of possibility and perkiness.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
Moscow and Kyiv haven’t even entertained the idea of a ceasefire since the opening months of the conflict, with both viewing total victory as the only possibility.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 3 May 2025
The possibility of displays of the aurora borealis at more southerly latitudes comes from a spike in solar activity, which is currently at a 23-year high due to the current solar maximum period.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
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Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
Ahead, learn more about the story behind this impactful palette, then score some pro tips from designers on how to incorporate some of these vibrant hues into your home for an instant dose of possibility and perkiness.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
Moscow and Kyiv haven’t even entertained the idea of a ceasefire since the opening months of the conflict, with both viewing total victory as the only possibility.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 3 May 2025
The possibility of displays of the aurora borealis at more southerly latitudes comes from a spike in solar activity, which is currently at a 23-year high due to the current solar maximum period.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 May 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 12 May. 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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