manageable

adjective

man·​age·​able ˈma-ni-jə-bəl How to pronounce manageable (audio)
Synonyms of manageablenext
: 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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Regulation remains uneven, education is inconsistent, and the line between a manageable high and a harmful one isn’t always clear, especially for younger or inexperienced users. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026 Counselors may be able to negotiate lower interest rates, consolidate payments or build a manageable plan — often at little or no cost. Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026 These are often called bush tomatoes and are much more manageable in containers. Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026 Your workload gets more manageable when a generous helper comes your way. Usa Today, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for manageable

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of manageable was in 1593

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“Manageable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manageable. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

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