availability

word

Definition

The state of being able to be used, accessed, or obtained. It can refer to a person's free time or when something (like a product or service) can be used.

Usage & Nuances

'Availability' is commonly used in business, technology, and scheduling. Typical phrases: 'check someone's availability', 'product availability', 'high availability' (systems rarely go down). It's uncountable. Avoid confusing with 'accessibility', which relates more to ease of access, especially for those with disabilities.

Spanish: disponibilidadPortuguese (BR): disponibilidadePortuguese (PT): disponibilidadeChinese (Simplified): 可用性 - 可获得性Chinese (Traditional): 可用性 - 可獲得性Hindi: उपलब्धताArabic: التوفر

Example Sentences

Please check the availability of the rooms.

basic

The availability of fresh fruit changes by season.

basic

We need to confirm the availability of the manager for the meeting.

basic

Her availability changes every week because of her work schedule.

natural

We’re waiting for an update on the availability of the new phone model.

natural

Just let me know your availability this weekend and we’ll plan something.

natural