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
Synonyms
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
This tool provides valuable insights into individual risk factors and offers actionable steps to manage and mitigate potential risks.
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Andrea Mandell, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024
Adding new software doesn’t always lead directly to actionable solutions.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024
As increasing numbers of mid-level managers face corporate layoffs, these pivot strategies offer actionable steps for individuals to transition into new career paths based on their transferable skills and interests, providing opportunities for resilience and growth in uncertain times.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 24 Mar. 2024
Using actionable intelligence for wildfire management, the company seeks to improve wildfire response times, impacting whether a minor flare-up becomes a raging inferno.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024
Join panelists Jeff Goodell, Dan Egan, Edward Humes and Rosanna Xia, who will offer helpful, actionable ideas about hopeful living in a world on fire.
—Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
Take the time to define your long-term career goals and break them down into smaller, actionable steps.
—Mike Vietri, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
All these factors together mean more actionable insights and growth for our clients.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
That’s something that’s actionable, that’s easy for both.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
Andrea Mandell, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024
Adding new software doesn’t always lead directly to actionable solutions.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024
As increasing numbers of mid-level managers face corporate layoffs, these pivot strategies offer actionable steps for individuals to transition into new career paths based on their transferable skills and interests, providing opportunities for resilience and growth in uncertain times.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 24 Mar. 2024
Using actionable intelligence for wildfire management, the company seeks to improve wildfire response times, impacting whether a minor flare-up becomes a raging inferno.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024
Join panelists Jeff Goodell, Dan Egan, Edward Humes and Rosanna Xia, who will offer helpful, actionable ideas about hopeful living in a world on fire.
—Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
Take the time to define your long-term career goals and break them down into smaller, actionable steps.
—Mike Vietri, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
All these factors together mean more actionable insights and growth for our clients.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
That’s something that’s actionable, that’s easy for both.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
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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)
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