availability

[ uh-vey-luh-bil-i-tee ]

noun

1. the fact or quality of being close at hand and ready for use:

   Children learn about the importance of reading and writing through the availability of a wide variety of books.

2. the fact or quality of being readily obtainable:

   Prices are subject to availability of the product at the time of ordering.

3. freedom or willingness to do something:

   League members selected as reserve players shall confirm their availability by signing the list on the notice board.

4. the fact or condition of not being involved in a romantic or sexual relationship and therefore being potentially open to one:

   Overall, he says, a man is more attracted to a woman by the signs of her availability than by her physical appearance.

Other Words From

• in·ter·a·vail·a·bil·i·ty noun
• non·a·vail·a·bil·i·ty noun
• un·a·vail·a·bil·i·ty un·a·vail·a·ble·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of availability¹

avail(able) ( def ) + -ability ( def )

Example Sentences

However, she said Britain already has "probably the best palliative care in the world" and insisted her bill already includes the need for a government report on the availability and quality of palliative care.

From BBC

Despite the availability of coatings that promise to help, ship owners do not always choose the correct one for their vessel.

From BBC

By ensuring sufficient iron availability to the large intestine, it may be possible to reduce dysbiosis and the gastrointestinal issues that often accompany Parkinson's disease treatment.

From Science Daily

Cells very strictly regulate the concentration and availability of copper ions.

From Science Daily

They said Ms Allen-Wyatt used multiple reasons for not doing them, including car crashes, lack of pitch availability, schedule clashes, her hen party and her wedding.

From BBC

Related Words

• opportunity
• show
• time