feasibility
possibility of doing something in practice
The fact that a plan or idea is possible to do in real life and is likely to work well.
the feasibility of [doing something]
- We need to study the feasibility of building a new bridge in this location.
- The report raises doubts about the feasibility of the government’s housing plans.
- Before launching the product, they analyzed the technical and financial feasibility of mass production.
- Due to budget cuts, the feasibility of the project is now in question.
- Advances in battery technology have improved the feasibility of long-distance electric travel.
- They will check the feasibility of opening a new shop in this area.
- There are many problems that affect the feasibility of this plan.
- We had a meeting to talk about the feasibility of working from home full-time.
- The company hired experts to study the feasibility of the new project.
- Because of the high cost, the feasibility of the idea is low.
- Base: feasibility
- Plural: feasibilities, feasibility
assess the feasibility of
1evaluate if something is feasible
To look at a plan or idea and decide if it is possible and practical.
- We hired consultants to assess the feasibility of expanding into Asian markets.
- The team will assess the feasibility of using solar power at the factory.
demonstrate the feasibility of
1show that something is feasible
To give clear proof that a plan or method is possible and practical.
- The trial project aims to demonstrate the feasibility of remote surgery.
- Their research successfully demonstrated the feasibility of large-scale battery storage.
economic feasibility
1financial practicality of a plan
How good or bad a plan is in terms of money, costs, and possible profit.
- The economic feasibility of the wind farm is still under review.
- Without economic feasibility, the project cannot move forward.
feasibility analysis
1systematic check of feasibility
A careful, step-by-step check to see if a plan is possible and practical.
- A detailed feasibility analysis will be completed before construction starts.
- The feasibility analysis showed that the project risks were too high.
feasibility assessment
1evaluation of project feasibility
An evaluation to decide if a plan can work well or not.
- The NGO conducted a feasibility assessment for new water projects in the region.
- A feasibility assessment is required before we apply for funding.
feasibility report
1written summary of feasibility findings
A written document that explains if a project or idea is possible and practical, and why.
- The feasibility report concluded that the airport expansion should go ahead.
- We submitted the feasibility report to the board last week.
feasibility study
1formal study of a plan’s practicality
A detailed study that checks if a plan or project is possible, practical, and likely to succeed.
- The city ordered a feasibility study before approving the new rail line.
- According to the feasibility study, the hotel project could be profitable within three years.
financial feasibility
1possibility given budget and funding
Whether there is enough money to start and continue a plan or project.
- They are still analyzing the financial feasibility of the new hospital.
- Grants will improve the financial feasibility of the research program.
practical feasibility
1real-world doability of a plan
How easy or hard it is to do something in real life, not just in theory.
- We must look at the practical feasibility of enforcing this law.
- The idea is attractive, but its practical feasibility is doubtful.
question the feasibility of
1doubt if something is feasible
To say or think that a plan may not be possible or practical.
- Experts have begun to question the feasibility of the country’s climate targets.
- Several board members questioned the feasibility of the proposed merger.
technical feasibility
1feasibility from a technical view
How possible a plan is when we only think about technology, tools, and skills.
- The technical feasibility of the system has been confirmed by engineers.
- We must consider technical feasibility before setting a launch date.
test the feasibility of
1try something to see if feasible
To try a plan or method in a limited way to see if it can really work.
- They ran a pilot program to test the feasibility of online classes.
- The prototype was built to test the feasibility of the new design.