Availabilities
suitable or ready for use; of use or service; at hand:
I used whatever tools were available.
readily obtainable; accessible:
available resources.
having sufficient power or efficacy; valid.
Archaic. efficacious; profitable; advantageous.
Historical Examples
It takes the appearance of availabilities, fragmentation and global integration, of increased mediation.
The Civilization of Illiteracy Mihai Nadin
adjective
obtainable or accessible; capable of being made use of; at hand
(US, politics, derogatory) suitable for public office, usually as a result of having an inoffensive character: Smith was a particularly available candidate
adj.
mid-15c., “beneficial,” also “valid, effective, capable of producing the desired effect,” from avail + -able. Meaning “at one’s disposal, capable of being made use of” is recorded from 1827.
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- Availability
suitable or ready for use; of use or service; at hand: I used whatever tools were available. readily obtainable; accessible: available resources. having sufficient power or efficacy; valid. Archaic. efficacious; profitable; advantageous. Contemporary Examples Once the technology to extend life has become available, you cannot restrict its availability. Obama’s Euthanasia Mistake Lee Siegel August 10, […]
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the natural or usual light on a subject. Contemporary Examples All photos were taken on the fly, nothing arranged, and only with available light. Shooting Ryan Adams Neal Casal March 28, 2010 Yes, he works with available light, and handheld camera, but his interest is in the essential absurdity of the world. Frederick Wiseman’s Best […]
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suitable or ready for use; of use or service; at hand: I used whatever tools were available. readily obtainable; accessible: available resources. having sufficient power or efficacy; valid. Archaic. efficacious; profitable; advantageous. Historical Examples I presume an unimportant picture, as his power was not then availably developed. Modern Painters, Volume V (of 5) John Ruskin […]
- Availed
to be of use or value to; profit; advantage: All our efforts availed us little in trying to effect a change. to be of use; have force or efficacy; serve; help: His strength did not avail against the hostile onslaught. to be of value or profit. advantage; use; efficacy; effective use in the achievement of […]