CEFR B2

scenario

noun

Meaning

A description of a possible series of events or a sequence of actions that could happen in the future, often used for planning or analysis.

Examples

The company developed a worst-case scenario to prepare for economic downturns.
In a hypothetical scenario, what would you do if you won the lottery?

Synonyms: situation, possibility, outlook, contingency

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scenario (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /səˈnɑːri.oʊ/

Definition

A description of a possible series of events or a sequence of actions that could happen in the future, often used for planning or analysis.

Examples

The company developed a worst-case scenario to prepare for economic downturns.
In a hypothetical scenario, what would you do if you won the lottery?
The training program included various scenarios to test the participants' problem-solving skills.

How to Use scenario

scenario for (prepositional phrase): A description of a possible future situation related to a specific topic or purpose. — "They created a scenario for disaster recovery."
scenario planning (collocation): The process of developing different possible future scenarios to aid strategic decision-making. — "Scenario planning is crucial for long-term business strategy."

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