əˌvāləˈbiləd.ē, -ətē, -i noun
( -es )
1. : the quality or state of being available ; specifically : the calculated promise of a political candidate's success based chiefly on his personal popularity and appeal irrespective of ability or special fitness
the emphasis has not been upon greatness in the candidate but upon availability — D.D.McKean
— compare available 5a
2. : an available person or thing
trying to furnish a house from local availabilities