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Scenario

/sɪˈnɑːɹi.əʊ/ · noun

Meaning

An outline or model of an expected or supposed sequence of events..

Definitions by Sense

  1. An outline or model of an expected or supposed sequence of events.
  2. (dated) An outline of the plot of a dramatic or literary work.
  3. (dated) A screenplay itself, or an outline or a treatment of it.

Example Sentences

Hearts were keen to avoid a repeat of the scenario at this stage of last season's competition, when they found themselves two goals down inside the opening quarter of an hour.
The researchers believe there are two possible scenarios that have placed J1249+36 on its swift path.

Synonyms for scenario

Antonyms for scenario

Related Words

plotstorylinestorysettingcontextscriptoverviewpatternsceneexamplescreenplayhyphendashperspectivebackdropoutlooktheatrehypothesisprospectoutline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does scenario mean?

Scenario means An outline or model of an expected or supposed sequence of events..

What is a synonym for scenario?

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What is the opposite of scenario?

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How do you use scenario in a sentence?

Hearts were keen to avoid a repeat of the scenario at this stage of last season's competition, when they found themselves two goals down inside the opening quarter of an hour.

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