work·able
ˈwər-kə-bəl 
1
: capable of being worked
a workable material
2
: practicable, feasible
a workable system
work·abil·i·ty
ˌwərkəˈbilətē
ˌwə̄k-,
ˌwəik-,
-lətē,
-i
: the quality or state of being workable
Examples of workable in a Sentence
Adjective
I think the plan is quite workable.
Chill the cookie dough until it is more workable.
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In his veto letter, Polis questioned whether the proposal would survive lawsuits, provide any tangible benefit or even be workable for Colorado businesses.
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If robotaxis are going to scale, cities and states need a policy framework to support compliance, while creating a faster control layer built around machine-readable communication systems and workable enforcement to keep the industry’s hard lessons from staying siloed.
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Adjective
Choose clear words to build calm, trust, and workable agreements.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
Jalen Smith has been a workable (and affordable) short-term option but hasn’t shown the ability to elevate his offensive game in order to stand out as an NBA starter.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
In his veto letter, Polis questioned whether the proposal would survive lawsuits, provide any tangible benefit or even be workable for Colorado businesses.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
If robotaxis are going to scale, cities and states need a policy framework to support compliance, while creating a faster control layer built around machine-readable communication systems and workable enforcement to keep the industry’s hard lessons from staying siloed.
—David Roberts, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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“Workable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workable. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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workable
adjective
work·able
ˈwər-kə-bəl
1
: capable of being worked
2
: feasible
a workable solution to the problem
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