favorability

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English

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Etymology

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From favorable +‎ -ity or favor +‎ -ability.

Noun

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favorability (usually uncountable, plural favorabilities)

  1. The quality or degree of being viewed favorably
    • 2009 January 17, Megan Thee-brenan, “Poll Finds Disapproval of Bush Unwavering”, in New York Times[1]:
      Vice President Dick Cheney’s favorability rating in the new poll is 13 percent, the lowest of his time in office.
  2. Something which is favorable
    Our company is positioned to optimize tax favorabilities.

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