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

Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds - from financial professionals to everyday individuals - come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing. —Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026

As more data sources are unified, a picture of risk emerges that is fuller, more precise, and more actionable than anything a siloed approach can produce. —Rob Fauber, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026

Industry groups like the Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) noted that the tool makes assessment data more actionable—particularly as regulatory levers are pulled and stakeholder expectations continue to climb. —Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026

Yet transforming lived experience from transient memory into actionable data introduces profound friction. —Celina Yong, STAT, 16 Apr. 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)