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

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

Wheeler breaks down her actionable, high-yield steps for parents with kids of all ages who want to lower their bills right now. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 July 2026

Lacking a human touch Fleissig said that while AI chatbots like Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI’s ChatGPT are capable of great analysis, that’s not the same as actionable advice. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 30 July 2026

This new hub offers faster video display, an always-on panel, and a massive processing power boost, enabling real-time, actionable alerts and significantly improving system responsiveness. — Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 27 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)