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possibility for vs possibility of

Both "possibility for" and "possibility of" can be correct, but their usage differs. "Possibility of" is used to indicate the likelihood or chance of something happening, while "possibility for" is used to suggest the potential or opportunity for something to occur.
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possibility for

This phrase is correct and is used to suggest the potential or opportunity for something to occur.

Use "possibility for" when you want to indicate the potential or opportunity for something to happen.

Examples:

  • There is a possibility for rain later today.
  • There is a possibility for improvement in the company's performance.
  • There is a possibility for success if we work hard.
  • There is a possibility for growth in the industry.
  • There is a possibility for change in the political landscape.
  • The Commission proposed to open this possibility for the next financial perspectives in 2014.
  • The Commissioner has replied that broadband Internet may be a possibility for broadcasting this without restriction.
  • Thirdly, the possibility for first-reading agreements.
  • Life sentence, no possibility for parole.
  • This obligation is without prejudice to the possibility for the Member States also to apply administrative sanctions.
  • The possibility for institutions to benefit from such treatment should be subject to strict conditions.
  • The possibility for upward harmonisation has not been included.
  • She got life, no possibility for parole.
  • Where there are majority decisions there shall be the possibility for balanced opt-outs.
  • In this plan there is the possibility for constructing up to seven new motorways and dual carriageways.
  • It also offers the best possibility for rapid and coherent implementation of the revised Stability and Growth Pact.
  • This significantly weakens the possibility for Europe to insist on stronger international cooperation.
  • If you are a prudent and cautious investor, contemplate that possibility for a moment.
  • He also accepts the proposed provisions on non-compliance, particularly the possibility for the competent authorities to stop production.
  • Democracy also comprises the possibility for dialogue with the citizens in the process.
  • Therefore, no possibility for derogation should be provided.
  • The possibility for granting derogations on an ad hoc basis is provided for.
  • There is no possibility for ante-mortem inspection on wild game.
  • The possibility for alien contamination is... very real.
  • Simplification must not open the possibility for these actions to be reduced.

Alternatives:

  • potential for
  • opportunity for
  • chance for

possibility of

This phrase is correct and is commonly used to indicate the likelihood or chance of something happening.

Use "possibility of" when you want to indicate the likelihood or chance of something happening.

Examples:

  • There is a high possibility of rain tomorrow.
  • There is a slight possibility of success in this venture.
  • There is a strong possibility of a recession next year.
  • There is a real possibility of finding a solution to the problem.
  • There is a good possibility of winning the competition.
  • Paragraph 1a introduces the possibility of a defence of immunity.
  • Chapter II provides for the possibility of a written consultation procedure.
  • Several aspects of this case remain unexplained suggesting the possibility of paranormal phenomena.
  • I would therefore ask you to study the possibility of applying microcredit policies.
  • The possibility of pharmacological overdose is therefore remote.
  • I entertaining the possibility of losing him.
  • The text only allows for the possibility of Community financing.
  • Destroys her own possibility of a defense.
  • Except deny themselves the possibility of happiness.
  • Haemophiliac patients should therefore be informed of the possibility of increased bleeding.
  • Control the possibility of receiving navigation information via NMEA-0183 protocol.
  • Spouse, without the possibility of parole.
  • The possibility of education leads to training and professional reintegration.
  • Perhaps the possibility of Community assistance in this direction could be examined.
  • We have been exploring the possibility of medication.
  • The technical service shall have the possibility of pretesting.
  • So naturally there's a possibility of popularity.
  • I tell you, it's unscientific not to admit the possibility of anything.
  • Furthermore, this Regulation lays down obligatory minimum requirements and there is always the possibility of voluntary optional labelling.
  • It would severely hinder the possibility of future relations with the Tau'ri.

Alternatives:

  • likelihood of
  • chance of
  • probability of

Related Comparisons

implication for vs implication in implication for vs implications to implication for vs implication to chance of vs chance for the possibility to vs the possibility for expectation of vs expectation for

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