viability

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viability  /vaɪ ə ˈbɪ lə ti/ ? Meaning of "viability"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) (of living things) capable of normal growth and development
  2. (n) capable of being done in a practical and useful way

Usage(s):

  1. Don't oversell sell the viability thing.
  2. In Eastern Europe, nationalism has not yet posed a threat to the viability of the regimes themselves.
  3. Huckabee, at Cleveland presser, questioned McCain's viability saying that the race remains open while questions surround McCain's spending, called for debate.

Quotes

  1. The measure, McConnell said, "fails to require the kind of serious reform that will ensure long-term viability for struggling automobile companies."
    on Dec 9, 2008 By: Mitch McConnell Source: Herald Zeitung

  2. "This is an essential short-term measure to ensure the viability of America's banking system," Mr Bush said. "This is not intended to take over the free market, but to preserve it."
    on Oct 13, 2008 By: President Bush Source: BBC News

  3. Last week, Gen. David Petraeus, the top US commander in Iraq, told Congress that Iranian-backed "special groups" pose "the greatest long-term threat to the viability of a democratic Iraq" in unchecked.
    on Apr 17, 2008 By: David Petraeus Source: FOXNews

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