Scenario: meaning, definitions and examples

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scenario

[ sɪˈnɑː.ri.əʊ ]

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in a movie script

A detailed outline or script of the plot of a film or play, including descriptions of the characters, scenes, and dialogue.

Synonyms

outline, plot, script

Examples of usage

The scenario for the new movie is still being developed.
She wrote a scenario for her upcoming play.

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possible future events

A sequence of possible events, especially ones that lead to a particular outcome.

Synonyms

outcome, possibility, situation

Examples of usage

The worst-case scenario would be a total collapse of the economy.
We need to plan for all possible scenarios.

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a setting or situation

The place or situation in which an event or story takes place.

Synonyms

context, scene, setting

Examples of usage

The scenario of the novel is a post-apocalyptic world.
We found ourselves in a strange scenario.

Translations

Translations of the word "scenario" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cenário

🇮🇳 परिदृश्य

🇩🇪 Szenario

🇮🇩 skenario

🇺🇦 сценарій

🇵🇱 scenariusz

🇯🇵 シナリオ

🇫🇷 scénario

🇪🇸 escenario

🇹🇷 senaryo

🇰🇷 시나리오

🇸🇦 سيناريو

🇨🇿 scénář

🇸🇰 scenár

🇨🇳 情景

🇸🇮 scenarij

🇮🇸 atburðarás

🇰🇿 сценарий

🇬🇪 სცენარი

🇦🇿 ssenari

🇲🇽 escenario

Word origin

The word "scenario" originated from the Italian word "scenari" which means scenes or settings. It was first used in the context of theater to refer to the written outline of a play. Over time, the term expanded to include a wider range of meanings, such as possible future events or situations. In modern usage, "scenario" is commonly used in the fields of film, literature, and business to describe a sequence of events or a specific setting.