C1nounworkscience
US/səˈner.i.oʊ/
UK/sɪˈnɑː.ri.əʊ/
a description of what could possibly happen in the future or in a particular situation
In context
In the worst-case scenario, we'll have to cancel the trip.
Pilots practice every possible emergency scenario in a flight simulator.
Scientists described three scenarios for sea levels by the end of the century.
Words that go with scenario
adjective + noun
- worst-case scenarioAlways have savings ready for the worst-case scenario.
- best-case scenarioIn the best-case scenario, the bridge will open next summer.
- likely scenarioThe most likely scenario is a small rise in prices.
- possible scenarioWe discussed every possible scenario before the launch.
noun + noun
- nightmare scenarioA typhoon during the festival is the organizers' nightmare scenario.
verb + noun
- imagine a scenarioImagine a scenario where every car drives itself.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She wrote the scenario for the new film.Correct: She wrote the script for the new film.