manageable

adjective

man·​age·​able ˈma-ni-jə-bəl How to pronounce manageable (audio)
: capable of being managed
manageability noun
manageableness noun
manageably adverb

Examples of manageable in a Sentence

We bought smaller, more manageable suitcases. They divided the students into three manageable groups. The conditioner makes your hair more manageable.
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The debt-to-equity ratio stands at 36.1%, which, while higher than the S&P 500’s 21.8%, is still manageable given the company's growth phase. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025 To make the adventure more manageable, lightweight luggage that’s easy to carry is a must, and a travel backpack that holds as much as a carry-on suitcase can be the ultimate solution. Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2025 The symptoms were manageable, but the cost was not. Essence, 8 Aug. 2025 While experience and skill can make things more manageable, some runs end up a lot more winnable than others. Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for manageable

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of manageable was in 1598

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“Manageable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manageable. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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