achievable

adjective

Definition of achievablenext
as in possible
capable of being done or carried out I think that retirement at 55 is an achievable goal

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Recent Examples of achievable The State Board of Education has set a target of 6% chronic absenteeism statewide; Russell-Tucker described that number as ambitious but achievable. — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2026 The core framework involves defining specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals. — Bykaren R. McDaniel, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Pratt expects that for these uncomplicated welds, performing on-par with humans—if not eventually better—will be achievable soon. — Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Aug. 2026 And with the right combination of advanced treatments and expert guidance, that level of personalization is now more achievable than ever. — Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026 Even as television led to growing celebrity influence on fashion and beauty, viewers could still tell those beauty standards weren’t necessarily achievable or even real. — Nicole Karlis, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026 Every fight is like a puzzle with a solution that’s achievable with the right power-ups and preparation. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 The problem, though, is none of the routes is easily achievable. — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026 Start small and achievable, such as planning a 20-minute walk with a friend, rather than signing up for a new gym membership. — Jamie Ducharme, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievable
  1. possible
  2. feasible
  3. attainable
  4. viable
Adjective
  • Muso’s model of proactive community healthcare is showing what becomes possible when care moves closer to families.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 18 Aug. 2026
  • One possible trigger for bitcoin to break out of its unusually calm trading range could come from the bond market.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of possible
Adjective
  • Innovations in camera technology have made oners increasingly feasible, and there’s a risk of them getting flattened out, into just being generic action beats.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
  • For a mill built around varied fabrics and relatively small runs, the company said the machine’s value lies increasingly in making difficult designs feasible, rather than simply making familiar ones faster.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of feasible
Adjective
  • And if bail is necessary to ensure a return to court, the amount must be attainable and based on an assessment of the defendant’s financial circumstances.
    — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Roughly 55+ catches, 5-7 scores and 900-1,000 total yards are attainable.
    — Brad Evans, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of attainable
Adjective
  • If a patient identifies a clinical trial at a viable location and wants to be considered, the patient should contact the trial recruiters directly and ask them, Balch said.
    — Michelle Andrews, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
  • More than point spreads A recent Bloomberg story claimed that a large chunk of Gen Z investors see sports betting as a viable strategy to make money.
    — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of viable

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“Achievable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievable. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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