available

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[edit] Etymology

avail +‎ -able

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  • IPA: /əˈveɪləb(ə)l/, SAMPA: /@'veIl@b(@)l/
  • (file)

[edit] Adjective

available (comparative more available, superlative most available)

  1. Such as one may avail one’s self of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.
    We have an available candidate.
  2. Readily obtainable.
    The list shows the available products in the store.
  3. (law) Valid
    This is an available plea.
  4. (archaic) Having sufficient power, force, or efficacy to achieve the purpose; availing, effective.
    • 1897, Henry Banroft, Proceedings - Institution of Mechanical Engineers, canal Boat Propulsion:
      The different navigations she had to pass through for this purpose were such that only an independent method of propulsion would be available.

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