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[pos-uh-bil-i-tee]

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noun, plural -ties for 2.

the state or fact of being possible: the possibility of error.

something possible: He had exhausted every possibility but one.

Origin:
1325–75; Middle English possibilite < Late Latin possibilitās. See possible, -ity

Synonyms
1. chance, prospect, likelihood, odds.

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Recent experiments, using laboratory methods, have convinced many former skeptics that thought transference is a possibility.

The object of the student journalist's enthusiasm was the possibility of having her courses delivered as.

The possibility that ethical and commercial considerations will conflict has always faced those who run companies.

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Recent experiments, using laboratory methods, have convinced many former skeptics that thought transference is a possibility.

The object of the student journalist's enthusiasm was the possibility of having her courses delivered as.

The possibility that ethical and commercial considerations will conflict has always faced those who run companies.

Large thunderstorms were likely, and tornadoes were a definite possibility.

The possibility of water ice here is an added bonus.

Scientists are taking that possibility seriously and are looking beyond our planet for evidence of extraterrestrials.

So you get the endorphin rush without any possibility of injury.

The discovery raises the possibility of a stem cell–free route to regeneration.

Voters should have serious doubts about a presidential candidate who denies the possibility of error in death penalty cases.

Research universities should prepare for the possibility that postdoctoral researchers will work to form unions by developing.

Executions also abrogate the possibility of redemption.

But it also brings the possibility of extreme weather, including.

Tiny magnetic atoms of chromium display superfluidity-and the possibility of exotic quantum phases.

The possibility of losing ownership rights, they argue, is enough incentive for fishers to comply with the responsible behavior.

Caltech researchers raise the possibility that a hydrogen economy may not be an environmentally friendly one.

But the possibility for conflicts among pension consultants in general seems to be growing.

While for both there is the remote possibility of being killed.

However, given the closeness of the vote, such an outcome is a distinct possibility.

Springtime brings the possibility of extreme weather, including violent thunder-storms and tornadoes.

Scientists show possibility of reversing effects of a severe neurological syndrome in a.

The possibility that the plague could be stopped for good carried sweet promise indeed.

Coverage of the new technology of metamaterials has tended to focus on the possibility of a real-life invisibility cloak.

Strohmeyer to three life prison terms without the possibility of parole.

They have not discarded or destroyed the artwork yet, but that is becoming a real possibility as the month comes to a close.

The other is policymakers, who might have given up hope of the possibility of achieving full port scanning.

Few men even considered the possibility of life on other planets.

The announcement of a third metabolic pathway raises possibility that there are more to be found.

Another possibility is that pushing more air across moist lung surfaces helped with evaporative cooling.

The trick is to conceive of this vastness in terms of possibility and grandeur.

Brain health programs are offering the possibility of a cognitive fountain of youth.

Online distribution via scholarly databases is a future possibility.

One possibility is that genes for antibiotic-resistance circulate naturally in wild populations.

It's always advisable to place your film, especially exposed film, in your carry-on luggage to avoid the possibility of loss.

Serving in a war carries with it the possibility of being wounded or dying in combat.

The mere possibility of sighting otters was exciting.

We fear the possibility of nothingness that may come, or the chance that certain religions are right and we.

One possibility being explored is that they were frightened to death by nightmares.

Third would be the possibility of larger study-abroad programs and scholarly exchanges.

As recently as last summer, a return to falling output seemed a real possibility.

The bridges have been replaced with higher, stronger metal ones to reduce the possibility of damage from future floods.

Carbon nanomaterials can mix in water despite being hydrophobic, raising the possibility of a spreading spill in the future.

It represents the possibility of an alterable future.

But they didn't account for the possibility that it could go down by as much as it did.

The liminality of these states of entering and exiting excites us with possibility and promise.

The incident illustrated that the possibility of nuclear materials falling into the wrong hands is far from an abstract one.

One possibility is a giant salp, a deep-sea fish known as a pyrosome.

It opens the possibility of enhancing immune response to some diseases by thought processes.

But he was more often inspired by the sense of freedom and possibility he found on the open road.

The tiny structures demonstrate the possibility of making micro-components for nanomachines.

They are correct about the theoretical possibility of widening.

But the possibility of mistakes tomorrow is a poor justification for inaction today.

The finding raises the possibility that they may eventually spread the flu to other mammals, including humans.

The surgery required to implant the probes and the possibility that implants might not stay in place made this approach risky.

Every dinner invitation that comes my way is met with consternation over the possibility that shellfish will be involved.

Merritt loves the sense of freedom and sense of possibility.

The findings in what's known as virtual knot theory carry the possibility of advancing medical research.

Humans are bad at factoring in the possibility of randomness and uncertainty.

The small population creates the possibility that every individual animal can be tagged and studied.

We could avoid such a possibility by resolving to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

We're looking at the possibility of a snowballing effect that would lead to an increased rate of sea level rise.

Diebold did not rule out the possibility of later selling part or all of its ownership in the realigned company.

The possibility of a spill that could cause severe environmental damage is one of the concerns opponents have raised.

But there is a real possibility that the results will be drastically different.

Another possibility is that the mutation has arisen relatively recently and has not spread through the population.

One possibility is that the top layer of rock was shattered by the shockwaves from an impact.

First look at some vital clues such as clogged pump and missing life boat and possibility of alchol-caused explosion.

The court order states that the company agreed to comply with the terms, ruling out the possibility of appeal.

Rice officials were intrigued by the possibility of acquiring a top-tier medical school without the expense of building one.

The possibility of a newborn not surviving because of their parents exposure is also there.

The discovery increases the possibility that the heavily spotted cats can be rescued from the brink of extinction.

The possibility of making a spectacular discovery is always a possibility when engaging in any scientific research.

Offhand, the possibility of a mesh guard or a sonic deterrent occurs to me.

The possibility of a data entry job at a bank has come up.

The possibility of halting global deforestation has become a plausible and thus worthwhile goal.

Another possibility is that the human coronavirus acquired genes from another, more virulent virus.

Another possibility could be that measurements may not yet have been taken from the correct rock strata.

Merely to entertain the possibility is exciting and enlightening.

Depending on your relationship with your supervisor, you might consider approaching them about the possibility.

Another possibility is that the money is not reaching the intended target.

Another possibility is that the beached squid had ingested dangerous amounts of a toxin called domoic acid.

But in light of this new historical evidence, his team couldn¿t ignore the possibility.

If there's the possibility of opening an account, this would streamline the process as you could do wire transfers bank-to-bank.

In both cases the complainants said amnesty laws blocked any possibility of local trials.

The theory is changing the way scientists think about life in the universe and raises the possibility of alien worlds.

There is possibility that these sounds have traveled into the space through photons.

But this air of possibility amidst penury is in peril.

One possibility is that underlying mantle rocks are slowly flowing downward.

But this form of travel long has seemed remote to the realm of possibility.

To consider the possibility of falling prices may seem odd when inflation is still uncomfortably high.

Additionally, researchers have not yet given up on the possibility of finding gorillas in the area.

The question of causal direction is crucial to the possibility of a larger import.

But the text suggests that this is a remote possibility.

The finding raises the possibility that other spiders.

Another possibility is that she had a condition that predisposed her to having a more catastrophic event.

In general, the possibility that a factor of production may suddenly move elsewhere can create serious economic problems.

The scientist also speculates about the possibility of being able to design a surface that is black at different wavelengths.

If their method works, it would open the possibility of vaccinating people against other drugs, too.

And behind it all lurks the grim possibility that global warming is making these storms stronger.

His moves are awkward and sublime, full of imagination and possibility.

Sharing aspirations and coordinating actions is part of the sense of possibility that the young are exploring today.

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World English Dictionary

possibility (ˌpɒsɪˈbɪlɪtɪ)

—n , pl -ties
1.	the state or condition of being possible
2.	anything that is possible
3.	a competitor, candidate, etc, who has a moderately good chance of winning, being chosen, etc
4.	(often plural) a future prospect or potential: my new house has great possibilities

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