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   pos·si·ble

   /ˈpäsəb(ə)l/

   adjective

   • 1. able to be done; within the power or capacity of someone or something: "surely it's not possible for a man to live so long?" Similar feasibleable to be donepracticableviablewithin the bounds/realms of possibilityattainableachievablerealizablewithin reachworkablemanageableinformal:ondoableOpposite impossible
   • ▪ able to happen although not certain to; denoting a fact, event, or situation that may or may not occur or be so: "a new theory emerged about the possible cause of the plane crash" Similar conceivableplausibleimaginablethinkablebelievablelikelypotentialprobablecredibletenableodds-oninformal:in the cardsOpposite unlikely
   • ▪ able to be or become; potential: "he was a possible future customer" Similar potentialprospectivelikelyprobablecould-bewould-beaspiring
   • ▪ having as much or as little of a specified quality as can be achieved: "children need the best education possible"
   • ▪ (of a number or score) as high as is achievable in a test, competition, or game: "he scored 723 points out of a possible 900"

   noun

   • 1. a person or thing that has the potential to become or do something, especially a potential candidate for a job or membership on a team: "I have marked five possibles with an asterisk"
   • ▪ that which is likely or achievable: "they were living right at the edge of the possible"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin possibilis, from posse ‘be able’.

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   1. a. : being within the limits of ability, capacity, or realization. a possible but difficult task. b. : being what may be conceived, be done, or occur according to nature, custom, or manners. the best possible care. the worst possible circumstance. 2. a. : being something that may or may not occur. a possible surprise visit. b.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPOSSIBLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   POSSIBLE definition: 1. able to be done or achieved, or able to exist: 2. as much, quickly, soon, etc. as something can…. Learn more.

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   Possible definition: that may or can be, exist, happen, be done, be used, etc.. See examples of POSSIBLE used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPOSSIBLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   POSSIBLE meaning: 1. able to be done or achieved, or able to exist: 2. as much, quickly, soon, etc. as something can…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPOSSIBLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2. that may be true or may be the case, as something concerning which one has no knowledge to the contrary. It is possible that he has already gone. SYNONYMS 1. possible, feasible, practicable refer to that which may come about or take place without prevention by serious obstacles.

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   Definitions of possible. adjective. capable of happening or existing. “a breakthrough may be possible next year”. “anything is possible ”. “warned of possible consequences”. synonyms: likely. having a good chance of being the case or of coming about.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpossible adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of possible adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpossible noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   a person or thing that is suitable for a particular job, purpose, etc. and might be chosen. Out of all the people interviewed, there are only five possibles. Word Origin. late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin possibilis, from posse ‘be able’. Definitions on the go.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryPOSSIBLE definition in American English | Collins English...

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    1. adjective. If it is possible to do something, it can be done. If it is possible to find out where your brother is, we will. Everything is possible if we want it enough. Synonyms: feasible, viable, workable, achievable More Synonyms of possible. 2. adjective. A possible event is one that might happen.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPOSSIBLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    POSSIBLE definition: 1. If something is possible, it can happen or be done: 2. If something is possible, it might or…. Learn more.