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Definition of availability
availability
/əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/
a · vail · a · bil · i · ty
Adverb:availably
•Plural:availabilities
•Adjective:available
availability Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
6
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• noun
1
The quality or state of being able to be used, obtained, or reached.
Example
"The store could not guarantee the availability of the popular new console before the holidays."
2
The state of being free and uncommitted to other duties, allowing one to participate in a meeting, job, or activity.
Example
"Please send the coordinator your availability for next week so she can schedule the interview."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the early 19th century from the adjective 'available' and the noun-forming suffix '-ity'. 'Available' derives from Middle English 'availe', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'valere', meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be worth'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Availability. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/availability