noun

scenario

scenario, situation, script

Let's consider a worst-case scenario.

Let's consider a worst-case scenario.

The film's scenario was written by a famous author.

The film's scenario was written by a famous author.

((a/an)) scenario a description of a possible future situation Let's consider a worst-case scenario.

((a/an)) scenario a written outline of a film or play The film's scenario was written by a famous author.

Synonyms: situation, plot, outline, script

From Italian 'scenario', from Latin 'scaenarium' (place for erecting stages), from 'scaena' (scene). Originally related to theater scenes.

A 'scenario' is like a 'scene' in a play or movie, but for a real or imagined situation.

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