availability
gb/əvˌeɪləbˈɪlɪti/ us/əvˌeɪləbˈɪlɪti/
B2
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Sustantivo
B2
state
1
being obtainable or in stock
whether you can get or use something now
Patrón de uso:
availability of [product/service] (in/at [place])
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *the availability is* without specifying what; it’s usually followed by “of + noun” or described (e.g., “limited availability”).
Sinónimos
accessibility (Often emphasizes ease of getting or reaching something.)
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obtainability (More formal; focuses on whether it can be obtained.)
Antónimos
unavailability (The state of not being obtainable or not in stock.)
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scarcity (Emphasizes that there is not enough supply.)
Colocaciones
check availability
|product availability
|room availability
|ticket availability
|availability in stores
|availability online
|limited availability
|wide availability
|immediate availability
|availability varies
Temas
daily_life
|shopping
|services
|business
Ejemplos
- Please check the availability of the larger size before you place your order.
- Due to high demand, the availability of tickets is limited.
- The app shows real-time availability in nearby stores.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Is this model available today?
- There is limited availability this week.
Sustantivo
B2
state
2
someone being free to meet
the times when someone is not busy
Patrón de uso:
[someone]'s availability (for [meeting/task])
Error frecuente:
Don’t confuse with *ability* (skill). Availability is about time or schedule, not competence.
Sinónimos
free time (More informal; focuses on leisure or open time.)
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openness (Can imply willingness as well as time (less exact).)
Antónimos
busyness (Having little or no free time.)
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unavailability (Not being free at a particular time.)
Colocaciones
confirm your availability
|send your availability
|limited availability
|weekend availability
|evening availability
|availability for an interview
|availability to start
|availability next week
|availability on short notice
|change in availability
Temas
work
|daily_life
|relationships
|scheduling
Ejemplos
- Can you email me your availability for a call on Thursday or Friday?
- Her availability changed after she started a new job.
- The recruiter asked about my availability to start in April.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- My availability is weekends only.
- I am not available on Monday.
Sustantivo
business
C1
quantity
3
amount of supply that exists
how much of something is available
Patrón de uso:
availability of [resource/commodity]
Sinónimos
supply (Directly focuses on how much is available in the market.)
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provision (More formal; emphasizes supplying or providing.)
Antónimos
shortage (Not enough of something is available.)
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scarcity (Ongoing lack; often broader and more serious than a shortage.)
Colocaciones
availability of housing
|availability of jobs
|availability of water
|availability of funding
|availability of resources
|availability of land
|availability of credit
|seasonal availability
|limited availability
|increased availability
Temas
business
|economics
|shopping
|environment
Ejemplos
- Rising rents are linked to the low availability of affordable housing.
- The availability of fresh fruit depends on the season.
- Drought has reduced the availability of water in the region.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- There is a shortage, so availability is low.
Sustantivo
technical
C1
property
4
system being up and working
how reliably a system is working and online
Patrón de uso:
availability of [system/service]
Sinónimos
uptime (Common in tech; focuses on time the system is running.)
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reliability (Broader; includes consistency, not only being online.)
Antónimos
downtime (Time when a system is not operating or accessible.)
Colocaciones
high availability
|service availability
|system availability
|availability target
|availability SLA
|availability monitoring
|availability issues
|availability requirements
|ensure availability
|improve availability
Temas
technology
|business
Ejemplos
- The company guarantees 99.9% availability for the service.
- Planned maintenance may affect system availability overnight.
- They added backups to improve availability during outages.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The website has high availability.
- Maintenance can reduce availability.
Sustantivo
C1
state
5
being accessible as information/resources
whether information or help can be accessed
Patrón de uso:
availability of [information/help/support]
Sinónimos
accessibility (Often emphasizes ease for people to reach or use the service/information.)
Antónimos
inaccessibility (The state of being difficult or impossible to access.)
Colocaciones
availability of information
|availability of support
|availability of childcare
|availability of healthcare
|availability of public transport
|availability of data
|improve availability
|limited availability
|greater availability
|ensure availability
Temas
education
|health
|public_services
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- The availability of accurate information online has improved over time.
- Rural areas often have limited availability of healthcare services.
- The report highlights the availability of support for small businesses.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- There is more availability of information now.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
availability
AFI
GB/əvˌeɪləbˈɪlɪti/
US/əvˌeɪləbˈɪlɪti/
Sílabas y acento
avail - ab - il - ity (4 sílabas)
Stress on 4th syllable (ity)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: availability
- Plural: availabilities, availability
Familia de palabras
Forms
availabilities
noun
Core family
available
adjective A2
Negative and opposite forms
unavailable
adjective B1
unavailability
noun
Expresiones
availability on request
1/əvˌeɪləbˈɪlɪti ˈɔn ɹɪkwˈɛst/
fixed phrase
formal
provided if you ask
you can ask if it is available
Ejemplos
- Group rates are available, with availability on request.
- Parking is offered, availability on request.
- Alternative dates can be arranged, availability on request.
check availability
1/t͡ʃˈɛk əvˌeɪləbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
see if something is available
look to see if it is free or in stock
Ejemplos
- I’ll check availability for Friday and get back to you.
- Use the website to check availability before you travel.
- Please call to check availability of the item in your local branch.
depending on availability
1/dɪpˈɛndɪŋ ˈɔn əvˌeɪləbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
if it is available
it will happen only if it is available
Ejemplos
- We can switch you to a bigger room, depending on availability.
- Delivery times may change depending on availability.
- You may be offered an alternative appointment depending on availability.
limited availability
1/lˈɪmɪtɪd əvˌeɪləbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
not many are available
only a few are available
Ejemplos
- There is limited availability for the morning appointments.
- The product is back in stock, but with limited availability.
- Due to limited availability, we recommend booking early.
subject to availability
1/sˈʌbd͡ʒɪkt tə əvˌeɪləbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
only if it is available
only if there is any available
Ejemplos
- Early check-in is subject to availability.
- Free upgrades are subject to availability at the time of arrival.
- Replacement parts are provided subject to availability.