manageable

adjective

man·​age·​able ˈma-ni-jə-bəl How to pronounce manageable (audio)
: capable of being managed
manageability noun
manageableness noun
manageably adverb

Examples of manageable in a Sentence

We bought smaller, more manageable suitcases. They divided the students into three manageable groups. The conditioner makes your hair more manageable.
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Select the ideal time: Whenever possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening hours when temperatures are more manageable. Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025 Generally speaking, the spring and fall seasons offer the best balance of mild weather and manageable crowds. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 Monk is 27 years old and is under contract on a manageable deal through 2028 (the last year is a $21.6 million player option), so the fact that Sacramento is so headstrong on jettisoning Monk for a much older, declining player in Westbrook is strange. Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025 The popular Encore azaleas stay at a manageable 2 to 5 feet tall, and also have the advantage of blooming again in fall. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for manageable

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of manageable was in 1598

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“Manageable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manageable. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.

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