Availability
/əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/
Definitions
The extent to which something can be obtained or used.
/əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/
The state of being readily accessible or obtainable.
Check the availability of the hotel rooms before booking.
💡 Simply: How easy it is to get or use something.
More Examples
The doctor's availability is limited this week.
How It's Used
"The availability of resources is crucial for project success."
"Software availability is monitored 24/7."
Idioms & expressions
at one's disposal
Available for use or service.
"He had all the resources at his disposal."
From Middle English *available*, from Old French *avalable*, from *aval* "at one's disposal," from *a val* "to the value, to the worth." The suffix -ity creates a noun from an adjective.
The word has consistently referred to the state of being available since its Old French origins, with the modern usage reflecting increased precision in specifying degrees of access.
Memory tip
Think 'avail' meaning to be of use, and '-ability' indicating a state or quality.