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viability

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //vaɪəˈbɪɫəti// UK //vˌaɪəbˈɪlɪti// vi·a·bil·i·ty

n. the ability of something to work successfully or stay alive. You use this to talk about whether a plan, a business, or a living thing can actually survive in the long run.

n. the capacity for survival, continued existence, or successful operation. Often refers to the practical feasibility of a project or the biological ability of an organism to develop normally.


SIMPLE

The bank is questioning the financial viability of the new restaurant.

CONTEXTUAL

Engineers are currently testing the economic viability of using solar panels to power the entire factory complex.

COMPLEX

The committee expressed serious doubts regarding the long-term viability of the proposal, citing a lack of consistent funding and insufficient public interest as primary obstacles to its success.

Origin

From viable + -ity.

Usage

Frequently paired with 'economic', 'commercial', or 'financial' to describe business potential.

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