Viability Meaning in English

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Definition

Viability is the ability of something to work successfully, survive, or continue. It is often used to discuss if a plan, idea, business, or organism can work or live over time.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in formal, technical, or business contexts (like 'commercial viability', 'economic viability', 'project viability'). Rare in casual conversation. Don't confuse with 'visibility' (ability to be seen). Usually refers to whether something is realistic or likely to succeed.

• Spanish: viabilidad
• Portuguese (BR): viabilidade
• Portuguese (PT): viabilidade
• Chinese (Simplified): 可行性
• Chinese (Traditional): 可行性
• Hindi: संभाव्यता
• Arabic: جدوى
• Bengali: টিকিযুক্ততা - সচলতা
• Russian: жизнеспособность
• Japanese: 実現可能性 - 生存可能性
• Vietnamese: tính khả thi - khả năng tồn tại
• Korean: 생존 가능성 - 실현 가능성
• Turkish: uygulanabilirlik - yaşama kabiliyeti
• Urdu: عملیت - قابلِ بقا ہونا
• Indonesian: kelangsungan - kelayakan

Example Sentences

We're still unsure about the financial viability of the project.

natural

After some tests, the scientist doubted the viability of the sample.

natural

They questioned the viability of the idea.

basic

We will study the viability of the new plan.

basic

The doctor checked the viability of the baby.

basic

We had a long meeting to discuss the market viability before launching the product.

natural