Attainability: meaning, definitions and examples

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attainability

 

[ əˌteɪnəˈbɪləti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ability to achieve something

Attainability refers to the quality or state of being achievable or attainable. It is the likelihood or possibility of successfully reaching a goal or target.

Synonyms

achievable, feasible, reachable.

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Word Description / Examples
attainability

Used to describe the quality of being able to be achieved, particularly when discussing goals or objectives.

  • The attainability of our sales targets is crucial for planning.
achievable

Used to describe something that can be accomplished, often in a context of setting goals or tasks.

  • The project deadline is achievable if everyone works efficiently.
feasible

Used to talk about the practicality or possibility of something, often in terms of plans or solutions.

  • The proposed business plan is financially feasible.
reachable

Used to describe something that can be physically reached or contacted, often referring to locations or people.

  • The mountain peak is hardly reachable without special equipment.
  • Are you reachable by phone this weekend?

Examples of usage

  • The attainability of our sales target is in question due to the current economic situation.
  • Setting realistic goals is important to ensure attainability.
  • Attainability is a key factor in determining the feasibility of a project.

Translations

Translations of the word "attainability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alcançabilidade

🇮🇳 प्राप्य

🇩🇪 Erreichbarkeit

🇮🇩 tercapai

🇺🇦 досяжність

🇵🇱 osiągalność

🇯🇵 達成可能性

🇫🇷 atteignabilité

🇪🇸 alcanzabilidad

🇹🇷 erişilebilirlik

🇰🇷 달성 가능성

🇸🇦 إمكانية التحقيق

🇨🇿 dosažitelnost

🇸🇰 dosažiteľnosť

🇨🇳 可达性

🇸🇮 dosegljivost

🇮🇸 náð

🇰🇿 қол жетімділік

🇬🇪 მისაწვდომობა

🇦🇿 əlçatarlıq

🇲🇽 alcanzabilidad

Etymology

The word 'attainability' originated from the verb 'attain' which comes from the Old French word 'ataindre' meaning 'to reach, accomplish'. The suffix '-ability' was added to 'attain' to form 'attainability', creating a noun that describes the quality of being achievable.

See also: attain, attainable, attaining, attainment, unattainability, unattainable, unattainably, unattained.