availability

noun

avail·​abil·​i·​ty ə-ˌvā-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce availability (audio)
plural availabilities
1
: the quality or state of being available
trying to improve the availability of affordable housing
2
: an available person or thing
3
US : a usually brief session in which a public figure (such as a politician) is made available to answer questions from members of the press
a press availability
The rigors of campaigning are amply demonstrated in marathon days of radio and television talk shows, media availabilities, sessions with newspaper editorial boards … and fund-raising events.Steve Goldstein

Examples of availability in a Sentence

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Pro-tip: Use Visible by Verizon's easy coverage map to check the specific service availability in your area! Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024 Water access is limited, with availability restricted to Havasupai Gardens and the Phantom Ranch Canteen. Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024 By limiting the availability of criminal history data, these laws simplify reintegration for eligible individuals and foster fairer hiring practices. Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 With the availability of bitcoin ETFs, a larger number of investors can gain access to bitcoin. Cheyenne Devon, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for availability 

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of availability was in 1803

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“Availability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/availability. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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