What does viability mean?

Definitions for viability
vi·a·bil·i·ty

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word viability.

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.4 / 5 votes

viabilitynoun
(of living things) capable of normal growth and development
viabilitynoun
capable of being done in a practical and useful way

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.7 / 3 votes

viabilitynoun
the property of being viable; the ability to live or to succeed
Etymology: viable + -ity

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viability
Viability generally refers to the ability of something to survive, function properly or succeed. It is often used in various contexts to define the capability of an idea, project, organism or system to remain effective or practical over a period of time, considering various influencing factors.

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Viabilitynoun
the quality or state of being viable
Viabilitynoun
the capacity of living after birth
Viabilitynoun
the capacity of living, or being distributed, over wide geographical limits; as, the viability of a species

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Numerology

Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of viability in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of viability in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of viability in a Sentence

Ben Bajarin of Creative Strategies:
If they have to share that customer with someone else, it threatens their long-term viability.
Yellowstone National Park:
As managers of Yellowstone National Park, we balance the preservation of park resources with public safety, our decision takes into account the facts of the case, the goals of the bear management program, and the long-term viability of the grizzly bear population as a whole, rather than an individual bear.
John Fetterman:
The industry is a stain on our state and natural resources. But yes, of course I worry about the viability of getting a ban on fracking done when the industry is already so entrenched in Pennsylvania.
Borealis CEO Alfred Stern:
Technologies need to be developed, but the end goal needs to be commercial, economic viability.
The Shell letter:
Hiring flexibility is a proven way to protect our core Shell workforce and the long-term economic viability of our workforce, this strategy has served us all well, as we have not had to conduct any layoffs in decades.