Definition of opportunity Opportunity

/ɑˌpɚtuˈnʌti/ - [apertunutee] - op•por•tu•ni•ty

We found 10 definitions of opportunity from 6 different sources.

What does opportunity mean?

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Noun Plural: opportunities
opportunity - a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances; "the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington"; "now is your chance"
		chance
		possibleness, possibility a possible alternative; "bankruptcy is always a possibility"
		brass ring a rich opportunity or a prize; "he missed the brass ring at the Miami convention"
		day United States writer best known for his autobiographical works (1874-1935)
		clean slate, fresh start, tabula rasa an opportunity to start over without prejudice
		audience, hearing a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance; "the audience applauded"; "someone in the audience began to cough"
		hunting ground an area in which game is hunted
		occasion reason; "there was no occasion for complaint"
		opening the act of opening something; "the ray of light revealed his cautious opening of the door"
		room an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling; "the rooms were very small but they had a nice view"
		say the chance to speak; "let him have his say"
		crack, shot a usually brief attempt; "he took a crack at it"; "I gave it a whirl"
		street a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings; "they walked the streets of the small town"; "he lives on Nassau Street"

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Wiktionary

opportunity (Noun)
A chance for advancement, progress or profit.
opportunity (Noun)
A favorable circumstance or occasion.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

opportunity (n.)
Fit or convenient time; a time or place favorable for executing a purpose; a suitable combination of conditions; suitable occasion; chance.
opportunity (n.)
Convenience of situation; fitness.
opportunity (n.)
Importunity; earnestness.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

opportunity
A favorable circumstance or occasion.

Proverbs DictionaryProverbs Dictionary 📗

opportunity
Opportunity makes the thief.
opportunity
Opportunity lingers sometimes.

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opportunity, noun, singular of opportunities.

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