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scenario
UK /sɪˈnɑːɹi.əʊ/ US /sɪˈnɛəɹioʊ/
noun 3
Collocations
12(noun.)
ADJ
future, likely, possible
In a possible scenario, the company could merge with its competitor next year.
unlikely | optimistic | doomsday, nightmare, pessimistic, worst, worst-case | dramatic | alternative
VERB + SCENARIO
consider, construct, imagine
describe, paint
Climate scientists describe a scenario where rising sea levels could flood major cities by 2100.
enact, play out
During the emergency drill, the team had to enact several difficult scenarios to prepare for a crisis.
SCENARIO + VERB
unfold
PREP
in a/the ~
In that scenario, we would have needed to leave much earlier to catch the train.
under a/the ~
If the weather gets worse, under that scenario we'll have to cancel the outdoor wedding.
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