scenario

scenario is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /sɛˈnɑːriəʊ/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

Noun

Singular scenario

Plural scenarios

1. (countable) A scenario is a possible or imagined future, often with detailed plans.

   The worst scenario for Nicky, I imagined, would be if Enya suddenly fell in love with another producer.

   If the first part can be completed, then two possible scenarios present themselves.

Related words

• scene