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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In its announcement, the fair board said the move to early autumn is intended to improve conditions for the hundreds of thousands of attendees each year, address intensifying summer heat, and support more manageable operations on the fairgrounds. Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 Dec. 2025 Most financial advisors consider a DTI of 36% or lower to be manageable, with no more than 28% of that going toward housing costs. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025 As the most compact and cost-efficient 3kWh power station available, the Elite 300 packs serious power into a manageable package, ideal for Australian homes as a home battery backup, caravans, and off-grid setups. New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2025 Even when travel plans go awry, staying informed and proactive can turn setbacks into a manageable problem. Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for manageable

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 16 Dec. 2025.

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