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 conference brings together leaders in business, government, technology, philanthropy, academia, and the media to discuss actionable and collaborative solutions to some of the most important questions of our time. —Alex Harring, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026

For Melissa Beebe, a registered nurse who has worked at UC Davis Health for 17 years, the pings offered little actionable data. —Hilke Schellmann, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026

Organizers say that strengthening community networks — rather than relying on larger organizations — can feel more actionable for San Diegans concerned about their immigrant neighbors and can build a deeper sense of trust within neighborhoods. —Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026

Here, the company’s IoT tool, Vorpal, is designed to collect live machine data, feed it into a real-time dashboard, and provide actionable insights down to individual devices and locations. —Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Feb. 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)