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scenario

Noun CEFR B2 Standard
sɪˈnɑːɹi.əʊ

Definitions

  1. An outline or model of an expected or supposed sequence of events.
  2. scene, setting
  3. An outline of the plot of a dramatic or literary work.
    dated
  4. stage
  5. A screenplay itself, or an outline or a treatment of it.
    dated

Equivalents

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Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

scenarioist Scenarios scenarist scenary scend Scene

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