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opportunity

op·por·tu·ni·ty [ òppər tnətee, óppər tnətee ] (plural op·por·tu·ni·ties)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. advantageous chance: a chance, especially one that offers some kind of advantage

2. favorable conditions: a combination of favorable circumstances or situations

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