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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Investors can’t demand perfect governance, but must instead seek out opportunities where risk is visible, costs are manageable, and timelines are credible. Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 30 Jan. 2026 As a result, the inn is naturally integrated into the landscape at a manageable scale that feels homey, but still expansive. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026 For them, state AI fragmentation represents a manageable cost of doing business. James Richardson, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026 Choose one small next step that feels manageable. Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for manageable

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 Feb. 2026.

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