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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This provides a broad yet manageable menu with options for everyone to try without feeling overwhelmed by choices. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025 When 2030 arrives and the penalty for breaking the grant-of-rights drops to a manageable amount, Florida State, Clemson, North Carolina, Miami and perhaps others will seek routes into the SEC or Big Ten. Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 3 July 2025 It’s filtered, watered down to a manageable proof (usually around 40% ABV), and sent out into the world ready to star in everything from a Bloody Mary to a Moscow Mule. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 Look for manageable ways to reconnect, says Dr. Ghassemi. Sherri Gordon, Parents, 2 July 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 12 Jul. 2025.

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