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feasibility
/ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
[/ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/]
whether something is possible
Advancednoun
Definition
The degree to which something is possible or practical to do.
Example
Engineers studied the feasibility of the bridge before deciding whether it could be built.
Engineers studied the feasibility of the bridge before deciding whether it could be built.
Etymology
From 'feasible' (Old French 'faisable', from 'faire', to do) plus '-ity'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in project planning, often as 'feasibility study'.