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non-availability en · NOUN

Etymology

From non- + availability.

Meanings

  1. (alt-of, alternative, uncountable) Alternative form of nonavailability.
    • Although the winter working timetables provides a completely dieselised service on the N.C.C. section, the evening Larne service has regularly included one steam working due to the non-availability of railcars. 1963 December, “The Irish scene”, in Modern Railways, page 426:
    • Owing to non-availability of individuals and equipment capable of performing the download, this did not take place until four days after the incident. 2020 November 18, “Network News: Lack of safety compliance a factor in Loughborough SPAD”, in Rail, page 25: