possible

UK /ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/ US /ˈpɑ.sə.bəl/
adj 4noun 3

Definitions

adj

1

Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.

Rain tomorrow is possible, but I wouldn't bet on it.

It's not just possible, it's probable that there will be rain tomorrow.

2

Capable of being done or achieved; feasible.

It's possible for anyone to learn to play the bagpipes.

And success in minor degree, in the sense in which he uses the term "success," is only somewhat more possible than success in winning the White House chair.

3

Being considered, e.g. for a position.

Jones and Smith are both possible for the opening in sales.

4

Apparently valid, likely, plausible.

noun

1

A possible choice, notably someone being considered for a position.

Jones is a possible for the new opening in sales.

2

That which is possible for somebody.

[…] “don’t you be in any great hurry after that treasure.” “Why, sir, I do my possible, which that ain’t,” said Silver. “I can only, asking your pardon, save my life and the boy’s by seeking for that treasure; and you may lay to that.”

3

A particular event that may happen.

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