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

But the rollout has drawn criticism from the regulator Ofsted, and the government's education select committee, with issues varying from the quality of teaching to the availability of work placements.

From BBC

The Department of Health said it was aware that the availability of community placements was a key barrier to enabling timely discharge from inpatient services.

From BBC

Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, sanctions have been further tightened and the availability of certain food from the West has become even more limited, among them Scottish whisky and Norwegian salmon.

From BBC

The current availability of comprehensive data motivated Gössling and his colleagues to undertake the first-of-its-kind assessment of global private jet travel.

From Los Angeles Times

Prices and availability of experiences in the Gift Guide and on latimes.com are subject to change.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• opportunity
• show
• time