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advisability

noun

Definition of advisability

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suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances questioned the advisability of betting everything on the outcome of a single race

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Recent Examples of advisability In early February 2026 Caine expressed concerns about initiating a war with Iran, pointing out the risks of a long-term conflict without offering guidance on the advisability of going to war. — L. Sue Baugh, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026 The authors were careful to say that their findings aren’t a blanket endorsement of PSA screening and that men should consult with their doctors about the advisability of the test. — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 14 May 2026 Dear Members, In years past, Coop members debated the advisability of joining the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement. — Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 There’s so much to be discussed discussing the advisability of starting a war, the cost of insurance coverage or loss of cargo is likely insignificant. — Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026 An important question that is frequently raised is the advisability of allowing the driver to override the system. — IEEE Spectrum, 2 Aug. 2016

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That ambition extends to high jewelry, which Nodale views as both a commercial opportunity and a driver of desirability for the broader brand.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
At Kering, group CEO Luca de Meo has made big changes with Gucci — which makes up 40% of the group’s sales — in a bid to regain its position as world number one for desirability.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of desirability

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The moonshot idea of putting AI data centers into outer space just moved one step closer to reality, despite doubts about its feasibility.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Advances in semen freezing in the late 1940s greatly expanded the feasibility of artificial insemination.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of feasibility

Noun

The expediency helps the series, developed by Nick Santora based on Lee Child’s books, to stay on a yearly cadence.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
With competition so fierce in the race to build and release the latest AI models however, the expediency of shaving off every possible drag on speed trumps all.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

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