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 of actionable

• useful
• applicable
• practical
• applicative
• applied

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

Furthermore, understanding compensation gaps helps identify valuable expertise and actionable development paths. — Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

The paper aims to both demonstrate how fibers are released and to generate actionable solutions to the issue. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026

Fortune Daily is here, Monday to Thursday, to help you decipher which news to trust, what to focus on, and how to turn the headlines into actionable takeaways. — Ellie Austin, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026

The review found nothing actionable because the allegations were anonymous and unspecific, the person with knowledge of the probe said. — CBS News, 31 July 2026

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)