Words / B2

uh-vayl-uh-BIL-uh-tee/əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

Availability is whether something is free to be used, obtained, or spoken to: ticket availability, her availability on Friday. Available is the adjective (available for a call). Supply is close for goods; free time is everyday for people. In speech, whether it is free or if they have any left is enough. Subject to availability is a booking phrase. Do not confuse it with ability (skill).

Meaning

The fact of being free to be used, obtained, or spoken to.

Examples

• “Check the availability of tickets online.”
• “Check the availability of the lab before you promise a class there.”
• “His availability this week is Tuesday morning only.”

Good to know

Whether it is free / obtainable. Adjective: available. Everyday: if it is free / if they have any. Contrast: ability = skill.

Near in meaning

supply

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