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You frequently ask others to accept the possibility that your beliefs are correct — now I ask you to accept the _possibility_ that Jesus was a human teacher and that the mythology around his divinity were added after the fact. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And I think your thesis, that modern adolescence and modern poetry intersect at the desire to resist closure/identity and maintain possibility, is right on. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Cooley didn’t exactly guarantee such a performance, but … the possibility is at least out there. ❋ Dan Steinberg (2010)

The criticism that Dr. Schuller’s messages have been nothing more than a watered down versions of optimistic pop psychology, given that his major theme is what he calls «possibility thinking,» is unfair. ❋ Tony Campolo (2011)

Another possibility is amotion for stay pending an appeal. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Another possibility is the “Union Line”, assuming it goes to that station. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Another possibility is a version of the Touch with a hard drive, merging the two higher end lines of iPods. ❋ Unknown (2008)

“… While I am not endorsing Senator John McCain, the possibility is there that I might.” ❋ Unknown (2008)

But the possibility is apparently at such a level that, however low that is considering the present consumption pattern of those who use SLR water, officials are going to these extraordinary lengths — «amid drought conditions» — to rid of the its presence. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The other possibility is a serious collapse of the old order where one side gets so discredited it will take a generation or longer to regain national power. ❋ Unknown (2007)

This is what we call possibility or more precisely contingency (imkÃ¢n). ❋ Unknown (2009)

Probably not — but considering the possibility is a nice workout for an intellectual muscle that, it seems, we may have forgotten how to use. posted by Matthew @ 10: 30 AM ❋ Matthew Guerrieri (2007)

Sure, the possibility is there, if you go about buying links in a dumb way, or crossing the road in a dumb way, but for 99.9% of us the risk is not worth mentioning. ❋ Unknown (2007)

But the players admit the possibility is always tucked somewhere in their minds. ❋ Unknown (2006)

That would tell me that this issue would be somewhere between Cindy Sheehan and crescent-shaped 9/11 memorials and Terri Schaivo in importance, but the possibility is there for a new record. ❋ Unknown (2006)

«[i feel like the possibility of all those possibilities being possible is just another possibility that can possibly] happen» said [mork] [lee] ❋ Mork’s Fullsun (2020)

Student: «I think [Hamlet] was [tripping on Acid]».
[English Teacher]: «Possibly» ❋ NagarPhunga (2017)

Did you [sleep with] that [minger] last night?
Possibly.
I might, possibly, have been [massively] wasted last night.
You wanna come smoke some tree?
Possibly. ❋ Denzille (2005)

— I heard that [Micky] Lindsay [got laid] last night.
-I don’t think that’s possible. He was with us trying to explain philosophy to sober people while drunk. It’s probably another false [rumor]. ❋ (2014)

Person1: “your favourite [colour] is green right?”
Person2:” possibly”
([Suspense])
Person0987: “are you feeling better?”
Person13455:”possibly”
([Most probably] a yes)
ECT. ❋ A Person That Is Living (2020)

A woman walks into [a bar] and notices [right away] that there are many [goodlooking] men that she would be interested in. These men are called possibilities. They just might possibly have looks and a personality to offer, but thats to be determined. ❋ Angela Fossett (2006)

“but [what if] you want to [join] another [party]?”
“not possible” ❋ Byler Is Real (2021)

Can’t be [done], no, not possible! ❋ Hercolena Oliver (2008)

«[i just] want to [make love] to [my best friend]. do you think its even possible?» ❋ Dia Spora (2019)

After multiple [healthy] [activities] and high-fives, she [agreed] on the Pathway to Possible. ❋ Uhhh…Email (2019)

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Англо-русский юридический словарь > possibility
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possibility [ˏpɒsəˊbɪlətɪ]

n

1) возмо́жность, вероя́тность

2) (

обыкн. pl

) возмо́жности, перспекти́вы

Англо-русский словарь Мюллера > possibility
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Персональный Сократ > possibility
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possibility

[ˌpɔsə’bɪlɪtɪ]

n

возможность, вариант, вероятность

There’s a strong possibility that the concert will be canceled. — Существует высокая вероятность, что концерт отменят.

There are great possibilities in this scheme. — Этот план весьма перспективен.

There’s no possibility of recovery. — На выздоровление нет никаких надежд.

The house is in bad condition but it has possibilities if it’s properly repaired. — Дом в плохом состоянии, но если его как следует отремонтировать, то он еще послужит

— strong possibility

— great possibility
— remote possibility
— no possibility
— infixed possibilities
— all the possibilities
— most promising possibility
— possibility of error
— possibility of failure
— possibility of snow
— constant possibility of failure
— possibility of his coming
— possibility of man’s travelling to the moon
— possibility of your being right
— degree of possibility
— worlds of possibilities
— beyond any possibility of doubt
— within the range of possibility
— by any possibility
— bring out latent possibilities
— cut smb off from all possibilities of help
— deny the possibility of miracles
— exclude a possibility of smth
— have a possibility to do smth
— have every possibility of doing smth
— neglect the possibility of an accident
— see no other possibility
— think of the possibility
— translate possibility into reality
— possibility that his train has been delayed

English-Russian combinatory dictionary > possibility
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ˌpɔsəˈbɪlɪtɪ сущ. вероятность, возможность to raise a possibility ≈ увеличить вероятность чего-л. to exclude, rule out a possibility ≈ исключать возможность чего-л. strong possibility ≈ большая/сильная вероятность чего-л. remote, slim possibility ≈ малая вероятность, призрачная надежда, отдаленная возможность There’s a strong possibility that the concert will be canceled. ≈ Существует высокая вероятность, что концерт отменят. Syn: probability
возможность, вероятность — * of success возможность удачи — within the range /the bounds/ of * в пределах возможного — a degree of * степень вероятности — there’s no * of recovery на выздоровление нет никаких надежд — there is no * of my going there совершенно невозможно /исключено/, чтобы я туда пошел — if by any * I am not there… если по каким-л. обстоятельствам /причинам, почему-л./ меня там не будет… часто pl возможности, перспективы, виды на будущее — infinite possibilities безграничные /неограниченные/ возможности — to have great possibilities иметь большие возможности — to foresee all possibilities предвидеть все возможное /все возможные варианты/ — to allow for all possibilities предусмотреть все — the new invention contains wonderful possibilities новое изобретение имеет большое будущее — there are great possibilities in this scheme этот план весьма перспективен /открывает большие возможности/
marketing ~ возможности сбыта
possibility вероятность ~ возможность, вероятность ~ возможность
~ of borrowing возможность получения ссуды

Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > possibility
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possibility

[͵pɒsəʹbılıtı]

1. возможность, вероятность

possibility of success [of failure] — возможность удачи [провала /неудачи/]

within the range /the bounds/ of possibility — в пределах возможного

there is no possibility of my going there — совершенно невозможно /исключено/, чтобы я туда пошёл

if by any possibility I am not there… — если по каким-л. обстоятельствам /причинам, почему-л./ меня там не будет…

2. возможности, перспективы, виды на будущее

infinite possibilities — безграничные /неограниченные/ возможности

to foresee all possibilities — предвидеть всё возможное /все возможные варианты/

the new invention contains wonderful possibilities — новое изобретение имеет большое будущее

there are great possibilities in this scheme — этот план весьма перспективен /открывает большие возможности/

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possibility

[ˌpɔsə’bɪlətɪ]

сущ.

вероятность, возможность

to exclude / rule out a possibility — исключать возможность чего-л.

remote / slim possibility — малая вероятность, призрачная надежда, отдалённая возможность

There’s a strong possibility that the concert will be canceled. — Существует высокая вероятность, что концерт отменят.

Syn:

Англо-русский современный словарь > possibility
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[ˌpɔsəˈbɪlɪtɪ]

marketing possibility возможности сбыта possibility вероятность possibility возможность, вероятность possibility возможность possibility of borrowing возможность получения ссуды

English-Russian short dictionary > possibility
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1. n возможность, вероятность

2. n часто возможности, перспективы, виды на будущее

Синонимический ряд:

1. hazard (noun) chance; contingency; event; eventuality; gamble; hazard; occasion; off-chance; outside chance; risk

2. probability (noun) feasibility; likelihood; plausibility; potentiality; probability; prospect; workability

English-Russian base dictionary > possibility
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Англо-русский синонимический словарь > possibility
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1. возможность;

possibility of error возможность совершения ошибки;

2.

возможности, перспективы.

* * *

сущ.

1) возможность;

2)

мн.ч.

возможности, перспективы.

Англо-русский словарь по социологии > possibility
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Англо-русский технический словарь > possibility
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Англо-русский словарь нефтегазовой промышленности > possibility
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Универсальный англо-русский словарь > possibility
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1) вариант; возможный вариант

2) возможный механизм

3) (в

негативн.

контексте) угроза (

напр.

, ущерба, наносимого окружающей среде)

English-Russian dictionary of scientific and technical difficulties vocabulary > possibility
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The new dictionary of modern spoken language > possibility

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Possibility — is the condition or fact of being possible. The Latin origins of the word hint at ability. Possibility also refers to something that could happen , that is not precluded by the facts, but usually not probable. Impossible denotes that something is … Wikipedia
possibility — I noun achievability, anticipation, attainability, availability, chance, conceivability, conceivableness, expectance, expectancy, expectation, facultas, favorable opportunity, favorable prospect, feasibility, gamble, hope, likelihood, opportunity … Law dictionary
Possibility — Pos si*bil i*ty, n.; pl. {Possibilities}. [F. possibilit[ e], L. possibilitas.] 1. The quality or state of being possible; the power of happening, being, or existing. All possibility of error. Hooker. Latent possibilities of excellence. Johnson.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
possibility — late 14c., вЂњcondition of being possible,вЂќ from O.Fr. possibilité (13c.), from L. possibilitas, from possibilis (see POSSIBLE (Cf. possible)). Meaning вЂњa possible thing or substanceвЂќ is from c.1400. Related: Possibilities … Etymology dictionary
possibility — [n] feasibility, likelihood; chance achievability, action, attainableness, break, circumstance, contingency, fair shake*, fifty fifty*, fling*, fluke*, fortuity, happening, hazard, hope, incident, instance, liability, likeliness, occasion,… … New thesaurus
possibility — ► NOUN (pl. possibilities) 1) a thing that is possible. 2) the state or fact of being possible. 3) (possibilities) unspecified qualities of a promising nature … English terms dictionary
possibility — [päs΄ə bil′ə tē] n. [ME possibilite < LL possibilitas] 1. the quality or condition of being possible 2. pl. possibilities something that is possible … English World dictionary
possibility */*/*/ — UK [ˌpɒsəˈbɪlətɪ] / US [ˌpɑsəˈbɪlətɪ] noun Word forms possibility : singular possibility plural possibilities Get it right: possibility: The noun possibility is never followed by an infinitive. Use the pattern the/a possibility of doing something … English dictionary
possibility — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ exciting, interesting, intriguing ▪ endless, many ▪ The resort offers endless possibilities for entertainment. ▪ only … Collocations dictionary
possibility — n. 1) to raise a possibility 2) to exclude, rule out a possibility 3) a good, strong; remote, slim possibility 4) a possibility of (there is a strong possibility of snow) 5) a possibility that + clause (there s a strong possibility that the… … Combinatory dictionary
possibility — pos|si|bil|i|ty W2S2 [ˌpɔsıˈbılıti US ˌpa: ] n plural possibilities 1.) [U and C] if there is a possibility that something is true or that something will happen, it might be true or it might happen ▪ There s always a possibility that he might go… … Dictionary of contemporary English

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pos·si·bil·i·ty

(pŏs′ə-bĭl′ĭ-tē)

n. pl. pos·si·bil·i·ties

1. The fact or state of being possible: investigating the possibility of life on other planets.

2. Something that is possible: His promotion now seems a possibility.

3. One that is capable of being chosen or of being made real: She is a strong possibility in the senatorial race. There are several possibilities for dessert.

4. possibilities Potentiality for favorable or interesting results: The idea has great possibilities.

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

possibility

(ˌpɒsɪˈbɪlɪtɪ)

n, pl -ties

1. the state or condition of being possible

2. anything that is possible

3. a competitor, candidate, etc, who has a moderately good chance of winning, being chosen, etc

4. (often plural) a future prospect or potential: my new house has great possibilities.

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

pos•si•bil•i•ty

(ˌpɒs əˈbɪl ɪ ti)

n., pl. -ties.

1. the state or fact of being possible.

2. something that is possible.

[1325–75; Middle English < Late Latin]

possibility

– opportunity

1. ‘possibility’

If there is a possibility of something happening or being true, it might happen or be true.

There was a possibility that they had taken the wrong road.

We must accept the possibility that we might be wrong.

If there is no possibility of something happening or being true, it cannot happen or be true.

There was now no possibility of success.

There is no possibility that he did that accidentally.

If you talk or think about the possibility of doing something, you are considering whether to do it.

He talked about the possibility of getting married.

Be Careful!
Don’t say ‘He talked about the possibility to get married.’

2. ‘opportunity’

When a situation makes it possible for someone to do something, don’t say that they have ‘the possibility to do‘ it. Say that they have the opportunity to do it or the opportunity of doing it.

You will have the opportunity to study several different subjects in your first year.

Sadly, I never had the opportunity of meeting him.

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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	possibility — a future prospect or potential; «this room has great possibilities» expectation, outlook, prospect — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
	2.	possibility — capability of existing or happening or being true; «there is a possibility that his sense of smell has been impaired» possibleness being, beingness, existence — the state or fact of existing; «a point of view gradually coming into being»; «laws in existence for centuries» conceivability, conceivableness — the state of being conceivable achievability, attainability, attainableness — the state of being achievable potential, potentiality, potency — the inherent capacity for coming into being chance, opportunity — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances; «the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington»; «now is your chance» impossibility, impossibleness — incapability of existing or occurring
	3.	possibility — a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena; «a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory»; «he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices» hypothesis, theory concept, conception, construct — an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances hypothetical — a hypothetical possibility, circumstance, statement, proposal, situation, etc.; «consider the following, just as a hypothetical» gemmule — the physically discrete element that Darwin proposed as responsible for heredity framework, model, theoretical account — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process; «the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems» conjecture, speculation — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence); «speculations about the outcome of the election»; «he dismissed it as mere conjecture» supposal, supposition, assumption — a hypothesis that is taken for granted; «any society is built upon certain assumptions» theory — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena; «theories can incorporate facts and laws and tested hypotheses»; «true in fact and theory» historicism — a theory that social and cultural events are determined by history
	4.	possibility — a possible alternative; «bankruptcy is always a possibility» possible action, opening alternative, option, choice — one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen; «what option did I have?»; «there no other alternative»; «my only choice is to refuse» possible — something that can be done; «politics is the art of the possible»

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Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

possibility

noun

1. The likeliness of a given event occurring:

2. Something that may occur or be done:

Translations

možnost

mulighed

mahdollisuus

mogućnost

möguleiki

可能性

가능성

možnost

möjlighet

ความเป็นไปได้

khả năng

possibility

[ˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪtɪ] N

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Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

possible

(ˈposəbl) adjective

1. able to happen or be done. It’s possible that the train will be delayed; We’ll come as soon as possible; I’ll do everything possible; She did the only possible thing in the circumstances.

2. satisfactory; acceptable. I’ve thought of a possible solution to the problem.

ˌpossiˈbility – plural possiˈbilities – noun

something that is possible; the state of being possible; (a) likelihood. There isn’t much possibility of that happening; There’s a possibility of war; The plan has possibilities (= looks as if it may be a good one).

ˈpossibly adverb

1. perhaps. `Will you have time to do it?’ `Possibly.’

2. in a way or manner that is possible. I’ll come as fast as I possibly can; I can’t possibly eat any more; Could you possibly lend me your pen?

possibility

→ إِمْكَانِيَّة možnost mulighed Möglichkeit δυνατότητα posibilidad mahdollisuus possibilité mogućnost possibilità 可能性 가능성 mogelijkheid mulighet możliwość possibilidade возможность möjlighet ความเป็นไปได้ olasılık khả năng 可能性

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n posibilidad f

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возможность, вероятность, перспектива

существительное ↓

Мои примеры

Словосочетания

a man of undetermined possibilities — человек неопределенных возможностей
a hope that progressed from possibility to actuality — надежда, прошедшая путь от вероятности до реальности
to raise a possibility — увеличить вероятность чего-л.
to exclude / rule out a possibility — исключать возможность чего-л.
consumption-possibility frontier — граница возможного потребления
production-possibility frontier — граница производственных возможностей
strong possibility — большая / сильная вероятность чего-л.
possibility of success — возможность удачи
postulate of universal possibility — постулат универсальной возможности
possibility sign — знак возможности
possibility space — пространство возможностей
exclude the possibility — исключать возможность …

Примеры с переводом

I allow for this possibility.

Я допускаю такую возможность.

No possibility must be left out.

Ни одна возможность не должна быть упущена.

There’s a strong possibility that the concert will be canceled.

Существует высокая вероятность, что концерт отменят.

There is a strong possibility that I will not be chosen for the job.

Существует большая вероятность того, что меня не выберут для этой работы.

Have you considered the possibility of retraining?

Рассматривали ли вы возможность переподготовки?

It is a long shot but not beyond the realms of possibility.

Вероятность маленькая, но это всё же возможно.

It’s revolting to contemplate such a possibility.

Мерзко даже думать о такой возможности.

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Примеры, ожидающие перевода

As women increasingly went out to work, the possibility of a conflict of loyalties became stronger.

Для того чтобы добавить вариант перевода, кликните по иконке ☰, напротив примера.

Возможные однокоренные слова

impossibility — невозможность, невыполнимость, невероятность, невыносимость

Формы слова

noun
ед. ч.(singular): possibility
мн. ч.(plural): possibilities

Источник

Possibility is the condition or fact of being possible. Latin origins of the word hint at ability.

Possibility may refer to:

Probability, the measure of the likelihood that an event will occur
Epistemic possibility, a topic in philosophy and modal logic
Possibility theory, a mathematical theory for dealing with certain types of uncertainty and is an alternative to probability theory
Subjunctive possibility, (also called alethic possibility) is a form of modality studied in modal logic.
- Logical possibility, a proposition that will depend on the system of logic being considered, rather than on the violation of any single rule
Possible world, a complete and consistent way the world is or could have been

OtherEdit

Possible (Italy), a political party in Italy
Possible Peru, a political party in Peru
Possible Peru Alliance, an electoral alliance in Peru

EntertainmentEdit

Kim Possible, a US children’s TV series

Kim Possible (character), the central character of the TV series
Kim Possible (video game series), games related to the TV series

The Possible, a 2006 film
The Possible (band), a Japanese band
Possibility Pictures, a film production company which made the 2010 film Letters to God
Possibility (album), a 1985 album by Akina Nakamori
«Possibility» (song), a 2009 song by Lykke Li

См. также в других словарях:

pos·si·bil·i·ty

possibility

pos•si•bil•i•ty

possibility

possibility

possibility

possibility

possibility

possible

possibility

possibility

существительное ↓

Мои примеры

Словосочетания

Примеры с переводом

Примеры, ожидающие перевода

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Формы слова

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