Meaning & Definition of Availability in English
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Availability
The state of being able to be used or obtained.
Pronunciation:
/əˌveɪləˈbɪlɪti/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
availabilitiesDetailed Definitions
Definition: The quality of being at hand or accessible for use.
Example Sentence: The availability of resources is critical for the success of the project.
Definition: The state of existing and being able to be obtained.
Example Sentence: We need to check the availability of hotel rooms for the weekend.
Definition: The condition of being free or not occupied.
Example Sentence: His availability for meetings is limited due to his busy schedule.
Etymology
Origin: Derived from the word 'available', which comes from Late Latin 'valere', meaning 'to be strong, to be worth'.
Synonyms
accessibilityreadinessusability
Common Phrases and Expressions
- on availability: Regarding what is present or can be used.
- availability of goods: Refers to whether products can be purchased or found in stock.
- availability check: A procedure to determine if something is accessible.
Translations
- Spanish: disponibilidad
- French: disponibilité
- German: Verfügbarkeit
- Russian: доступность
Related Words
- avail: To make use of; to take advantage of.
- available: Able to be used or obtained.
- availableness: The quality of being available.
Slang Meanings of availability
Meaning: A'vail' (pronounced: uh-vail)
Example Sentence: Let me check my a'vail' before we plan the trip.
Meaning: Free time
Example Sentence: I'm kind of low on a'vail' this week.