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- Dictionaryscenario/sɪˈnɑːrɪəʊ/
noun
- 1. a written outline of a film, novel, or stage work giving details of the plot and individual scenes: "the scenarios for four short stories" Similar
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SCENARIO definition: 1. a description of possible actions or events in the future: 2. a written plan of the characters…. Learn more.
1. a. : an outline or synopsis of a play. especially : a plot outline used by actors of the commedia dell'arte. b. : the libretto of an opera. 2. a. : screenplay. b. : shooting script. 3. : a sequence of events especially when imagined. especially : an account or synopsis of a possible course of action or events.
one of several possible situations that could exist in the future: The company had planned for every possible scenario. The most likely scenario is that an investment firm buys the building. The worst case scenario is that nothing improves.
Scenario definition: an outline of the plot of a dramatic work, giving particulars as to the scenes, characters, situations, etc.. See examples of SCENARIO used in a sentence.
If you talk about a likely or possible scenario, you are talking about the way in which a situation may develop.
A scenario is a specific possibility. To plan on playing with a bunch of bear cubs is a scenario — a dumb one, but still a scenario. When people are wondering what to do, they think of different scenarios. Moving to a big city is one scenario — moving to a tiny town is another.
1. An expected or supposed situation or sequence of events: "It was almost impossible to conceive a scenario in which he would fail to qualify for at least three Olympic events" (Jeremy Schaap). 2. An outline of the plot of a dramatic or literary work. 3. a. An outline or treatment for a screenplay. b. A screenplay.
SCENARIO meaning: 1. a description of a situation, or of a situation that may develop in the future 2. the worst…. Learn more.
Definition of scenario noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. an outline of the plot of a dramatic work, giving particulars of the scenes, characters, etc. 2. a. the outline or sometimes the complete script of a motion picture or television program, often with directions for shooting. b. shooting script. 3. an imagined sequence of events, esp. any of several detailed plans or possibilities.
