scenario

noun

sə-ˈner-ē-ˌō How to pronounce scenario (audio)
Definition of scenarionext
as in script
the written form of a story prepared for film production submitted a scenario to the producers

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Recent Examples of scenario In the unlikely scenario that your dry cleaner refuses returns, metal or wire hangers can be recycled at most scrap metal facilities. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026 In certain scenarios, your creditors may be willing to accept significantly less than the full balance rather than risk collecting nothing at all. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 July 2026 There are apocalyptic scenarios, and there are apocalyptic scenarios. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 1 July 2026 By 2050 the shortfall in various scenarios ranges from 100 to 300 MTPA depending on how aggressively new capacity is sanctioned. — David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for scenario
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  1. script
  2. screenplay
Noun
  • For a stable, repo-local script, that critique holds, and wrapping every small command in a gateway adds surface area no one needs.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • The studio tapped Ana Nogueira to write the script, a holdover from the former DCEU plans for a standalone Supergirl film.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026
Definition of script
Noun
  • Eisenberg was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe for best screenplay, and his screenplay won a BAFTA Award, the Waldo Salt Award at the Sundance Film Festival, an Independent Spirit Award, and numerous other prizes.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2026
  • Lisa Baker co-writes the screenplay, which is produced by Nadia Jaynes, Sean Marley and Rachel Richardson-Jones.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 3 July 2026
Definition of screenplay

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“Scenario.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenario. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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