scenario

Etymology

From Italian scenario (a derivation of scena (“scene”)), from Latin scaena. See scene, scenary.

noun

  1. (dated) An outline of the plot of a dramatic or literary work.
  2. (dated) A screenplay itself, or an outline or a treatment of it.
  3. An outline or model of an expected or supposed sequence of events.
    Hearts were keen to avoid a repeat of the scenario at this stage of last season's competition, when they found themselves two goals down inside the opening quarter of an hour. August 23, 2012, Alasdair Lamont, “Hearts 0-1 Liverpool”, in BBC Sport

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