opportunity
Americannoun
plural
opportunities-
an appropriate or favorable time or occasion.
Their meeting afforded an opportunity to exchange views.
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a situation or condition favorable for attainment of a goal.
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a good position, chance, or prospect, as for advancement or success.
noun
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a favourable, appropriate, or advantageous combination of circumstances
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a chance or prospect
Etymology
Origin of opportunity
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English opportunite, from Middle French, from Latin opportūnitās “convenience, fitness,” equivalent to opportūn(us) ( opportune ) + -itās -ity
Example Sentences
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And Hawkins made the most of the opportunity, putting together a break of 68 to put him on the cusp of victory.
From BBC
Still, EV sales matter; they provide most of Tesla’s cash flow, which it is investing in AI opportunities.
From Barron's
“Truck driving is an unappealing profession for many Americans but it remains an attractive opportunity for recent immigrants to this country,” said Greg Reed, a transportation attorney with expertise in regulatory and legislative issues.
For months, they had been watching for a moment of opportunity when senior Iranian figures might be meeting and they learnt Khamenei was going to be at a compound in central Tehran on Saturday morning.
From BBC
Their work suggests new opportunities for designing next generation photonic devices capable of transmitting and processing information in powerful new ways.
From Science Daily
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