as in useful
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
this wall map of the bay is for decoration only—it's not employable for actual navigation
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Recent Examples of employable
While some universities now offer cybersecurity degrees, bootcamps and certifications are often faster, cheaper, and more focused on employable skills.
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Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
And while the school is saving money, the student is picking up an employable skill which could help them gain some measure of autonomy.
—Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Link local history with employable skills.
—Khaitsa Wasiyo, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The clubs can open a pathway to developing focus, creativity, and employable skills, and the positive social relationships that students develop in the clubs are priceless.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
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Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
And while the school is saving money, the student is picking up an employable skill which could help them gain some measure of autonomy.
—Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Link local history with employable skills.
—Khaitsa Wasiyo, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The clubs can open a pathway to developing focus, creativity, and employable skills, and the positive social relationships that students develop in the clubs are priceless.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for employable
Adjective
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Three variations could provide useful insights: Test different premiums.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Fortunately, the city’s tourism agency provides a useful map showing 32 options and how to reach them.—
Valeriya Safronova,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Which player-team pairings seem best? Winners and losers from Round 1 Best available players for Friday Several prominent prospects are still waiting to hear their name get called during the 2025 NFL Draft.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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This is a developing news story and will be updated as more information is available.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Employable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employable. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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