possibility

4 definitions • 8 examples

a chance that something may happen or be true:

It's not likely to happen but I wouldn't rule out the possibility.

The forecast said that there's a possibility of snow tonight.

[ + (that) ] There's a distinct possibility (that) I'll be asked to give a speech.

Is there any possibility (that) you could pick me up from the station?

something that you can choose to do in a particular situation:

We could take on extra staff - that's one possibility.

"Have you decided what to do?" "No, I'm still considering the various possibilities."

something that can be done or achieved, or that can exist:

One possibility is to hire more people.

something that might or might not happen or exist:

There’s a possibility of snow tonight.