viability
noun
vi·a·bil·i·ty
ˌvī-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
: the quality or state of being viable: such as
a(1)
: the ability to live, grow, and develop
the viability of seeds under dry conditions
(2)
: the capability of a fetus to survive outside the uterus
fetal viability
b
: the ability to function adequately
The viability of lymphocytes serially harvested from stored bank blood …—
Biological Abstracts
Biological Abstracts
c
: the ability to succeed or be sustained
This year's market turmoil had called into question the viability of the investment-banking business model …—Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalGetting an informed start now may be essential to future growth and economic viability of the U.S. wine industry.—Gordon W Murchie
Gordon W MurchieExamples of viability in a Sentence
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Instead of earning at least a 6% to 7% return on the development, the project could yield 5% or less, undermining its financial viability, Ron says.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
However, the viability of the new Bally’s could depend on revenue from agreements with three major distributors: DirecTV, Charter and Comcast.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
Selecting a college to attend can shape the viability of a young person’s entire life.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 15 May 2024
And even as FaZe has come to encompass stars and performers from the traditional sports and entertainment worlds, even in the wake of the company’s public offering, the financial viability of the whole enterprise hardly appears stable.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 14 May 2024
The measure would allow abortions up to fetal viability, which is generally around 24 weeks, and establish other provisions.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 13 May 2024
Phoebe Wall Howard Ford CEO Jim Farley and company executive chair Bill Ford fielded questions from shareholders on Thursday about the viability of electric vehicles and concerns about the billions of dollars in losses being reported quarter after quarter.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 9 May 2024
Typically, before an idea is formally submitted to Spin Master for consideration, a member of the company’s inventor relations department has already had lengthy discussions about the viability of the product.
—Isaac Aronow, New York Times, 4 May 2024
The long-term viability of the technology will be closely tied to how its cost compares to other types of long-duration storage.
—Dan Gearino, WIRED, 4 May 2024
Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
However, the viability of the new Bally’s could depend on revenue from agreements with three major distributors: DirecTV, Charter and Comcast.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
Selecting a college to attend can shape the viability of a young person’s entire life.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 15 May 2024
And even as FaZe has come to encompass stars and performers from the traditional sports and entertainment worlds, even in the wake of the company’s public offering, the financial viability of the whole enterprise hardly appears stable.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 14 May 2024
The measure would allow abortions up to fetal viability, which is generally around 24 weeks, and establish other provisions.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 13 May 2024
Phoebe Wall Howard Ford CEO Jim Farley and company executive chair Bill Ford fielded questions from shareholders on Thursday about the viability of electric vehicles and concerns about the billions of dollars in losses being reported quarter after quarter.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 9 May 2024
Typically, before an idea is formally submitted to Spin Master for consideration, a member of the company’s inventor relations department has already had lengthy discussions about the viability of the product.
—Isaac Aronow, New York Times, 4 May 2024
The long-term viability of the technology will be closely tied to how its cost compares to other types of long-duration storage.
—Dan Gearino, WIRED, 4 May 2024
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viability
noun
vi·a·bil·i·ty
ˌvī-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
plural viabilities
: the quality or state of being viable : the ability to live, grow, and develop
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