Availability

/əˌveɪləˈbɪlɪti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The quality of being able to be used or obtained; the state of being accessible.

The availability of fresh produce is crucial for a healthy diet.

The condition of being free to do something or not occupied.

Please check her availability before scheduling the meeting.

The extent to which a product or service is accessible to consumers.

The availability of the new smartphone model has been limited due to high demand.

Derived from the word 'available', which comes from Late Latin 'valere', meaning 'to be strong, to be worth'.

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.

avail

To make use of; to take advantage of.

available

Able to be used or obtained.

availableness

The quality of being available.

A'vail' (pronounced: uh-vail)

Let me check my a'vail' before we plan the trip.

Free time

I'm kind of low on a'vail' this week.