usable
adjective
us·able
ˈyü-zə-bəl 
variants
or less commonly useable
1
: capable of being used
2
: convenient and practicable for use
Examples of usable in a Sentence
Is any of this junk usable?
although the spade is usable as a snow shovel, it doesn't do a very good job
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To calculate the all-important usable magnification, divide the focal length of the telescope by the focal length of the eyepiece.
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 30 Nov. 2025
So, to find other sources of the material, scientists have been turning to lithium-ion batteries that have reached the end of their lifespan, yet still have perfectly usable amounts of the metal inside.
—New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2025
There, massive heaps of food waste are churned into usable compost that residents can collect for free and businesses for a fee.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 26 Nov. 2025
With 16,896 usable watt-hours of energy—enough to run the air-conditioning for up to 14 hours on battery power alone—the system supports everything from the convection oven to the vehicle’s computer systems, Fusion audio, and 24-inch LED TV.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 30 Nov. 2025
So, to find other sources of the material, scientists have been turning to lithium-ion batteries that have reached the end of their lifespan, yet still have perfectly usable amounts of the metal inside.
—New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2025
There, massive heaps of food waste are churned into usable compost that residents can collect for free and businesses for a fee.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 26 Nov. 2025
With 16,896 usable watt-hours of energy—enough to run the air-conditioning for up to 14 hours on battery power alone—the system supports everything from the convection oven to the vehicle’s computer systems, Fusion audio, and 24-inch LED TV.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/usable. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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