Availability: meaning, definitions and examples

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availability

 

[ əˌveɪləˈbɪləti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in technology

The quality of being able to be used or obtained. It refers to the state of being free to be accessed or used, typically in reference to computer systems, software, or services.

Synonyms

accessibility, readiness, usability

Examples of usage

  • Online availability of the new application is crucial for its success.
  • The website experienced downtime, affecting its availability to users.
  • Users expect high availability when it comes to cloud services.
Context #2 | Noun

in general

The state of being present and able to be used or reached. It can refer to the availability of resources, goods, or services.

Synonyms

accessibility, presence, readiness

Examples of usage

  • The availability of clean water is essential for human survival.
  • We need to ensure the availability of medical supplies in remote areas.
  • The availability of public transportation can impact urban development.

Translations

Translations of the word "availability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 disponibilidade

🇮🇳 उपलब्धता

🇩🇪 Verfügbarkeit

🇮🇩 ketersediaan

🇺🇦 доступність

🇵🇱 dostępność

🇯🇵 利用可能性

🇫🇷 disponibilité

🇪🇸 disponibilidad

🇹🇷 mevcudiyet

🇰🇷 이용 가능성

🇸🇦 التوافر

🇨🇿 dostupnost

🇸🇰 dostupnosť

🇨🇳 可用性

🇸🇮 razpoložljivost

🇮🇸 fáanleiki

🇰🇿 қолжетімділік

🇬🇪 ხელმისაწვდომობა

🇦🇿 mövcudluq

🇲🇽 disponibilidad

Etymology

The word 'availability' originated from the Latin word 'availabilitas', which is derived from 'availabilis', meaning 'that can be of use'. The concept of availability has been crucial in various fields such as technology, business, and everyday life, emphasizing the importance of accessibility and readiness of resources.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,225, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.