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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Consolidating multiple high-rate debts into a single loan with a lower interest rate can simplify the repayment process and lower your monthly costs, making your debt more manageable and reducing the likelihood of falling behind. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 15 June 2026 In the last decade, a tranche of treatments for the disease has become available, making the disease that was once a devastating diagnosis a more manageable condition. Ciara McCarthy 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026 Breaking treatment into smaller pieces can make the process feel far more manageable. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026 The blocks were short and manageable, and most of the major sites are reachable from the center of town on foot. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 14 June 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 17 Jun. 2026.

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