Meaning of the word possibility in English

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possibility

US /ˌpɑː.səˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˌpɑː.səˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
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Noun

1.

a thing that may be chosen or done out of several alternatives

Example:
There are many possibilities for your future career.
We should explore every possibility before making a decision.
2.

the state or fact of being likely to happen or exist

Example:
There's a strong possibility of rain tomorrow.
The doctor mentioned the possibility of a full recovery.
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