feasibility
The state of being possible or practical to do
Examples
In a meeting
“We need to assess the feasibility of launching in the fourth quarter.”
Over coffee
“I'm questioning the feasibility of driving to Canada in one day.”
Why this word
possibility
feasibility assesses practical viability considering resources and constraints, while possibility just means something could occur
practicality
feasibility refers to whether something can realistically be done, while practicality is about being sensible or useful
viability
feasibility emphasizes whether implementation is realistic now, while viability focuses on long-term sustainability
Usage tip
Use when discussing whether plans are realistic and achievable given constraints
Etymology
French: faisable 'doable' (from faire 'to do') + -ity
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