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Meanings of possibility in inglés

ruso
возможность
portugués
chance
español
posibilidad
catalán
possibilitat

Quality of being possible; the condition or fact of being possible.

      posibilidad
      portugués
      possibilidade
      catalán
      hipòtesi
      español
      hipótesis

      A tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena.

            hipótesis
            portugués
            possibilidade
            español
            oportunidad

            A possible alternative.

                  oportunidad

                  A favorable circumstance or occasion.

                        Usage of possibility in inglés
                        1
                        It left open the possibility of modest rate rises later this year.
                        Reuters
                        2
                        That includes, of course, the possibility of acquisitions of companies, Caller said.
                        Reuters
                        3
                        However, widespread media coverage and public discussion has focused on that possibility.
                        Reuters
                        4
                        But he does not rule out the possibility of another oil crisis.
                        The Irish Times
                        5
                        Power opens up the possibility of major changes, both good and bad.
                        The Guardian
                        6
                        That was certainly possible, although a part of him rejected the possibility.
                        War Of Honor
                        7
                        One unconsidered possibility may actually be of great benefit to the public.
                        Wired
                        8
                        A clear view in every direction, no possibility of a sneak attack.
                        Touching darkness
                        9
                        There is, of course, the possibility that Hamilton might continue to improve.
                        The Guardian
                        10
                        Background: Previous studies raise the possibility that antioxidants protect against neurodegenerative diseases.
                        Pubmed
                        11
                        Others say another occupation in the city could be a future possibility.
                        The Guardian
                        12
                        DuBois, however, left open the possibility that he might re-file that motion.
                        Wired
                        13
                        For the first time in days, my terror gave way to possibility.
                        Eve
                        14
                        Even if, today, hardly anyone believes in such a possibility, he said.
                        The Irish Times
                        15
                        It just needs to plant the thought of a possibility of doubt.
                        News.com.au
                        16
                        By the time the possibility was obvious it was far too late.
                        The Guardian
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                        Possibility through the time
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                        Common
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                        Common
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