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Definition of unavailability noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

unavailability

noun
 
/ˌʌnəveɪləˈbɪləti/
 
/ˌʌnəveɪləˈbɪləti/
[uncountable]
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  1. the fact that something cannot be obtained
    • Many of the problems were caused by the unavailability of suitable equipment.
  2. the fact that somebody is not able or not willing to see, meet or talk to somebody
    • The trial was adjourned due to the unavailability of a key witness.
    3. opposite availability
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