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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Much to the dismay of Gen Z striving for success with a manageable work-life balance, CEOs are adamant that intense schedules are essential for anyone looking to make it in business. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025 Even though both have relatively manageable draws in the conference the rest of the way, there are more than enough traps to be confident nobody is arriving at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium unscathed. Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025 Strength comes from knowing that hard feelings are manageable. Reem Raouda, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2025 By 2002, Casa de los Trucos had seven locations throughout South Florida and recently downsized to the original Calle Ocho location to make things more manageable for the Torres family. Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 2025.

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