manageable

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adjective

man·​age·​able ˈma-ni-jə-bəl 

: capable of being managed

manageability

ˌma-ni-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

manageableness

ˈma-ni-jə-bəl-nəs 

noun

manageably

ˈma-ni-jə-blē 

adverb

manageability

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noun

man·​age·​abil·​i·​ty ˌmanijəˈbilətē 

-nēj-, 

-lətē, 

-i

: the quality or state of being manageable

Examples of manageable in a Sentence

Adjective

We bought smaller, more manageable suitcases.

They divided the students into three manageable groups.

The conditioner makes your hair more manageable.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Its nutrient-rich formula features a mix of Brazilian oils and is designed to make the hair healthier and more manageable by fighting frizz, adding shine and protecting it against damage from heat. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Without a coordinated strategy, the cumulative risk can become significant even if each individual's obligation seems manageable. — Blake Harris, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Also, four of the patients saw their cancer come back, but Bharat said the recurrences were more manageable than the original disease. — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026

The Royals’ starting pitcher, Michael Wacha, kept the deficit manageable. — Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1593, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for manageable

• unmanageable