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Meanings of possibility in English
Quality of being possible; the condition or fact of being possible.
A tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena.
Portuguese
possibilidade Spanish
oportunidad Usage of possibility in English
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It left open the possibility of modest rate rises later this year.
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That includes, of course, the possibility of acquisitions of companies, Caller said.
3
However, widespread media coverage and public discussion has focused on that possibility.
4
But he does not rule out the possibility of another oil crisis.
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Power opens up the possibility of major changes, both good and bad.
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That was certainly possible, although a part of him rejected the possibility.
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One unconsidered possibility may actually be of great benefit to the public.
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A clear view in every direction, no possibility of a sneak attack.
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There is, of course, the possibility that Hamilton might continue to improve.
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Background: Previous studies raise the possibility that antioxidants protect against neurodegenerative diseases.
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Others say another occupation in the city could be a future possibility.
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DuBois, however, left open the possibility that he might re-file that motion.
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For the first time in days, my terror gave way to possibility.
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Even if, today, hardly anyone believes in such a possibility, he said.
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It just needs to plant the thought of a possibility of doubt.
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By the time the possibility was obvious it was far too late.
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Russian
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Possibility through the time
Possibility across language varieties
South Africa
Common
Ireland
Common
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