a|vail´a|ble|ness

a|vail´a|ble|ness
a|vail|a|ble «uh VAY luh buhl», ad, noun.
–adj.
1. that can be used: »

The saw is not available for the job; Father is using it.

SYNONYM(S): usable, obtainable, handy.
2. that can be had: »

All available tickets were sold.

SYNONYM(S): accessible.
3. Law. valid: »

available rights.

4. Obsolete. of avail; beneficial.
–n.
an available person or thing: »

... the leading availables for the party's Presidential nomination (New York Times).

a|vail´a|ble|ness, noun.

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