possibility
noun
pos·si·bil·i·ty
ˌpä-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
plural possibilities
1
: the condition or fact of being possible
2
archaic
: one's utmost power, capacity, or ability
3
: something that is possible
4
: potential or prospective value
—usually used in plural
the house had great possibilities
Examples of possibility in a Sentence
There is a strong possibility that I will not be chosen for the job.
Have you considered the possibility that you may be wrong?
My first two ideas didn't work, but I thought of a third possibility.
The future holds untold possibilities.
His degree and job experience give him a wide range of possibilities for a career.
a man of undetermined possibilities
The old house might not look like much now, but it has possibilities.
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Whether that means living tiny on a beautiful plot of land or looking to add more livable square footage to your backyard, this open tiny home with lots of charm has endless possibilities at only 209 square feet.
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Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
An idea for a film about a giant whale or kujira is a possibility.
—Michael Taube, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
But others suggested that with Kirk’s death, any possibility of peacefully bridging the divide between the right and left was now off the table.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Language contains appreciation, perspective, and possibility.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
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Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
An idea for a film about a giant whale or kujira is a possibility.
—Michael Taube, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
But others suggested that with Kirk’s death, any possibility of peacefully bridging the divide between the right and left was now off the table.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Language contains appreciation, perspective, and possibility.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for possibility
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“Possibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/possibility. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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possibility
noun
pos·si·bil·i·ty
ˌpäs-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
plural possibilities
1
: the state or fact of being possible
2
: something possible
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