scenario

noun
UK: /sɪˈnɑː.ri.əʊ/
US: /səˈner.i.oʊ/

  1. A description of possible events that could happen in the future.

    1. Let's think about the worst-case scenario. [ ] [ ]
    2. The article described a plausible scenario for a water shortage. [ ] [ ]

  2. A written outline of a film, play, or opera, including details of the plot and individual scenes.

    1. He wrote the scenario for the film. [ ] [ ]
    2. The film scenario was rejected because it lacked originality and depth. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

possibility plot outline scheme situation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "scenario" in English means: A description of possible events that could happen in the future., A written outline of a film, play, or opera, including details of the plot and individual scenes..

The phonetic transcription of "scenario" is /sɪˈnɑː.ri.əʊ/ in British English and /səˈner.i.oʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scenario": possibility, plot, outline, scheme, situation.

Example usage of "scenario": "Let's think about the worst-case scenario.". More examples on the page.