opportunity.

Definition of opportunity. in English English dictionary: op
photo op.; a Mars exploration rover that landed January 24, 2004. See wikipedia entry; a chance for advancement, progress or profit; favorable or advantageous chance or opening; {n} a fit place or time, convenience; a Mars exploration rover that landed January 24, 2004; Fit or convenient time; a time or place favorable for executing a purpose; a suitable combination of conditions; suitable occasion; chance; An opportunity is a situation in which it is possible for you to do something that you want to do. I had an opportunity to go to New York and study I want to see more opportunities for young people. equal opportunities in employment. see also photo opportunity = chance; Despite its somewhat negative connotations, the term "opportunity" is still the best term to refer to an opportunity for work with an organization because the term includes not only full time employment opportunities, but also other opportunities (e g contract work, etc ) It is also useful to remember that while an opportunity may not be right for one candidate, it may be right for another candidate in their network; a favorable circumstance or occasion; Convenience of situation; fitness; {i} chance, occasion; opportune moment, favorable time to act; Importunity; earnestness; a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances; "the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington"; "now is your chance; 1 A problem which does not have a clear solution 2 Someone's assignment; A favourable occasion for grasping a disappointment; A risk with a positive outcome See Risk; A proposal that is considered in developing alternative activities, projects, or programs where an option exists to invest profitably to improve or maintain a present condition; An external or environmental factor that might help an organization to meet its strategic goals; A favourable set of conditions that limit barriers or provide rewards p 761; Coach says: "A scoring opportunity is any time you and your teammates get in a position to score a goal Passing and dribbling skills are like the ingredients for making a cake, the scoring opportunity is like having an oven available The scoring opportunity is what everyone must be thinking about at all times If you don't start thinking about the scoring opportunity until they get the ball, it's too late "; a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances; "the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington"; "now is your chance"