possibility

/ˌpɑsəˈbɪləti/
noun
  1. A thing that may happen or be the case; a potential event or outcome.
    • There is a possibility of rain later this afternoon.
    • We are exploring the possibility of moving to a new city.
    • One possibility is that the meeting will be postponed.
  2. The state or fact of being possible; the chance that something exists or happens.
    • She considered the possibility that she had missed the bus.
    • Scientists are studying the possibility of life on other planets.
    • The possibility of error cannot be ruled out.
  3. A potential option or choice among several.
    • Each possibility has its own advantages and disadvantages.
    • The menu offered many possibilities for vegetarians.
    • We listed several possibilities for the weekend trip.
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