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Definition scenario in American English

scenario noun

[countable] noun
/səˈneriˌoʊ/

▪ alternative, likely, nightmare, possible, realistic, typical, unlikely, worst-case

1

a situation that could possibly happen

Example

The most likely scenario is that Brooks will resign.

Example

I am trying to think of all the possible scenarios.

Synonyms and related words
situation circumstance conditions
2

a written description of what happens in a play or movie

Synonyms and related words
animation behind the scenes cut
Example

Printed travel times are nothing more than an estimate of the best-case scenario.

Example

In the worst-case scenario for investors, months of effort can result in nothing.

Definition scenario in American English