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actionable

adjective

ˈak-sh(ə-)nə-bəl How to pronounce actionable (audio)
Definition of actionablenext
as in useful
capable of being put to use or account the authorities had no actionable intelligence with which to foil the terrorist plot

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Recent Examples of actionable Toss junk mail, file important documents, and tackle any actionable items immediately. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2026 The move came after an investigation failed to generate actionable leads, Nolet said. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026 At the time, Jay-Z said the country had moved beyond kneeling and should focus on actionable change. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 The show transforms Fortune’s trusted reporting into actionable, conversational, and entertaining insights for an emerging class of business leaders. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for actionable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actionable
  1. useful
  2. applicable
  3. practical
  4. applied
Adjective
  • Libra September 23 – October 22 Someone else’s perspective may reveal something about you that is uncomfortable but useful.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
  • However, sparse physical controls force heavy reliance on voice commands or the companion app, and the broader conceptual AI features fall short of being genuinely useful.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of useful
Adjective
  • Additionally, quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and systems that are applicable serve to internally strengthen an organization’s impact and provide a way to ensure rigor while keeping the mission impact at the center.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In the years that followed, Urbagestion argued that Abascal’s retention of the apartment was invalid and that the contract’s timing was no longer applicable.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of applicable
Adjective
  • Gemini May 21 – June 20 A creative idea may attract more enthusiasm than practical support.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In this final stretch, Ryan said, one of the biggest practical challenges has been competing with data centers for skilled union electricians, about 200 of whom are working on the site today.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of practical
Adjective
  • Its analysis found that 74% of those mentions were tied to real-world projects rather than coursework, an indication students are trying to demonstrate their applied experience.
    — Corynn Winston, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • By combining aluminum’s low weight with a pre-applied coating, the company is targeting a way to make battery components easier to manufacture while meeting durability and insulation requirements.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of applied

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“Actionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actionable. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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