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Opportunity

//ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A chance for advancement, progress or profit. countable, uncountable

    "seize the opportunity"

  2. 2
    a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances wordnet
  3. 3
    A favorable circumstance or occasion. countable, uncountable

    "Having a holiday is a great opportunity to relax."

  4. 4
    Opportuneness. countable, nonstandard, uncountable

    "The Court questioned the opportunity of introducing these measures in such an uncertain economic climate."

Etymology

From opportune + -ity, from Middle French opportunité, from Latin opportūnitās.

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