An occasion or situation that makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do, or the possibility of doing something.

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A time or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.

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Exploitable set of circumstances with uncertain outcome, requiring commitment of resources and involving exposure to risk.

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