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Meaning of possible action

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

possible

Pronunciation:/ˈpɒsɪbl̩//ˈpɑsəbl̩/

noun

Definitions

  1. A possible one.

  2. A possible choice, notably someone being considered for a position.

    Example: Jones is a possible for the new opening in sales.

  3. A particular event that may happen.

adjective

Definitions

  1. (usually not comparable) Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.

    Example: It's not just possible, it's probable.

    Synonyms:futurable
    Antonyms:certainimpossibleinevitable
  2. Capable of being done or achieved; feasible.

    Example: It's possible for anyone to learn to pay the bagpipes.

    Synonyms:achievabledoableviable
    Antonyms:impossible
  3. Being considered, e.g. for a position.

    Example: Jones and Smith are both possible for the opening in sales.

  4. Apparently valid, likely, plausible.

    Synonyms:likelyplausible
    Antonyms:implausible