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scenario

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /səˈnɛrioʊ/ · UK /sɪˈnɑːriəʊ/

Forms: scenarios

scenario means: A situation that could happen, which you imagine or consider when making plans.

noun

POSSIBLE SITUATIONB2

A situation that could happen, which you imagine or consider when making plans.

  • Let's consider a different scenario.
  • In the worst-case scenario, we lose our deposit.
  • They prepared for several possible scenarios.

Similar words: possibility, situation

Common phrases: worst case scenario, possible scenario, likely scenario

EVENT OUTLINEC1

A description or model showing how a series of events is expected or imagined to happen.

  • The scenario describes each stage of the exercise.
  • We tested the model using three scenarios.
  • This training scenario begins with a power failure.

How to use it: scenario for something (They wrote a scenario for the rescue exercise.)

Similar words: outline, model

Common phrases: training scenario, simulation scenario, scenario for something

Questions about scenario

What does scenario mean?

A situation that could happen, which you imagine or consider when making plans.

What is scenario in other languages?

Türkçe: senaryo · Español: escenario · Français: scénario · Deutsch: Szenario · Italiano: scenario · 日本語: シナリオ

How do you pronounce scenario?

In American English /səˈnɛrioʊ/; in British English /sɪˈnɑːriəʊ/.

How do you use scenario in a sentence?

Let's consider a different scenario. In the worst-case scenario, we lose our deposit.

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