viability

/ˌvaɪəˈbɪləti/
noun
  1. The ability of something to work successfully or to continue existing.
    • Farmers test the viability of seeds before planting them.
    • The viability of the project depends on getting enough funding.
    • The company is studying the viability of opening a new store in that neighborhood.
  2. The ability of a fetus or newborn to survive outside the womb.
    • Modern medicine has improved the viability of premature infants.
    • Doctors monitor the viability of the baby after a difficult pregnancy.
    • The law considers fetal viability at around 24 weeks.
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