availability
noun
avail·abil·i·ty
ə-ˌvā-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
plural availabilities
1
: the quality or state of being available
trying to improve the availability of affordable housing
2
: an available person or thing
3
US
: a usually brief session in which a public figure (such as a politician) is made available to answer questions from members of the press
a press availability
The rigors of campaigning are amply demonstrated in marathon days of radio and television talk shows, media availabilities, sessions with newspaper editorial boards … and fund-raising events.—
Steve Goldstein
Steve GoldsteinExamples of availability in a Sentence
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Teams will come calling about the four-time All-Star's availability this summer.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
One reason for that was the lack of Apple Intelligence availability worldwide, particularly in China, and in languages other than English.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Perhaps somewhat due to the minimal availability of credible testing results, consumers are increasingly suspicious about their QLED TVs and are taking their concerns to court.
—ArsTechnica, 31 Mar. 2025
Per Goldin, 49 total bids were placed on the item, 14 of which came in during its final day of availability.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
One reason for that was the lack of Apple Intelligence availability worldwide, particularly in China, and in languages other than English.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Perhaps somewhat due to the minimal availability of credible testing results, consumers are increasingly suspicious about their QLED TVs and are taking their concerns to court.
—ArsTechnica, 31 Mar. 2025
Per Goldin, 49 total bids were placed on the item, 14 of which came in during its final day of availability.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for availability
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“Availability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/availability. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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