manageable

adjective

man·​age·​able ˈma-ni-jə-bəl How to pronounce manageable (audio)
Synonyms of manageablenext
: 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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The debt is manageable — in theory. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026 That would encourage insurers to re-enter the region and bring premiums down to a manageable level, mitigating the financial risks of braving the waterway. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026 But when the Brewers started talking family planning, two kids felt manageable. Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026 The cost protections alone have saved me thousands of dollars and made my health care manageable. Fred Schulte, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for manageable

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of manageable was in 1593

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“Manageable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manageable. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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