noun
- things that are able to happen, exist, or be done; potential or feasible options
- in military or sports contexts, soldiers or athletes who are considered as potential candidates for selection or recruitment
Usage: usually plural; informal
Usage: usually plural; chiefly British
Examples
- We discussed several possibles for the weekend trip.
- The coach is evaluating possibles for the national team.
- There are many possibles when it comes to choosing a career path.
- The recruiter narrowed down the possibles to five candidates.
- We need to consider all possibles before making a final decision.
- Among the possibles for the role, she stood out immediately.