actionable

adjective

ac·​tion·​able ˈak-sh(ə-)nə-bəl 

1

: subject to or affording ground for an action or suit at law

2

: capable of being acted on

actionable information

actionably

ˈak-sh(ə-)nə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• applicable
• applicative
• applied
• functional
• practicable
• practical
• serviceable
• ultrapractical
• usable
• useable
• useful
• workable
• working

Examples of actionable in a Sentence

Firing people because of their age is actionable.

We've received actionable information that the men are hiding in these mountains.

Recent Examples on the Web

Machine learning algorithms can then identify patterns in supply chain data, making predictive insights more accurate and actionable. —Alexander Clausbruch, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025

Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. —Jeff Marks, CNBC, 8 May 2025

That’s why anyone in this position deserves better, actionable advice—the kind that isn’t out-of-touch or generically cheesy. —Jenna Ryu, SELF, 5 May 2025

Accessing this group provides practical, actionable advice from peers who’ve successfully navigated comparable situations. —Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

action + -able

First Known Use

circa 1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Legal Definition

actionable

adjective

ac·​tion·​able ˈak-shə-nə-bəl 

: subject to or providing grounds for an action or suit at law

there is good sense in seeking generally to harmonize the standards of what amounts to actionable harassment

—Faragher v. City of Boca Raton, 524 U.S. 755 (1998)