as in usefulness
the capacity for being useful for some purpose
I have doubts about the serviceability of some of the junk we've accumulated
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as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
be sure to wear serviceable shoes if you're going to be walking on the rocks along the shore
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as in available
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
a perfectly serviceable, if old, set of screwdrivers worked fine for repairing the door
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as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
the acting was serviceable, although not particularly inspired
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Recent Examples of serviceability
Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Armstrong, however, remains an outlier in that there weren’t really any serviceable corners taken after him.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
White is a good athlete who doubles as a serviceable defender and isn’t afraid to stick his nose on the glass.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
Gesicki was serviceable in 2024, and the team could do worse than rolling with the veteran in 2025.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
But the hype around the match and the sheer emotional involvement of the audience, watching the WWE’s top star take on professional wrestling’s most celebrated icon, turns a serviceable match into pure electricity.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Armstrong, however, remains an outlier in that there weren’t really any serviceable corners taken after him.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
White is a good athlete who doubles as a serviceable defender and isn’t afraid to stick his nose on the glass.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
Gesicki was serviceable in 2024, and the team could do worse than rolling with the veteran in 2025.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serviceability
Noun
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These two veterans of a long, bloody war have mostly outlived their usefulness to their respective causes.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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The future usefulness for residents and visitors ultimately will depend on speed, frequency, and how rail compares with driving, said RTD board member Karen Benker, who attended the meetings in Washington, D.C.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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This would be particularly useful for patients at higher risk due to age or family history.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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All this is to say, my phone is full of useful information and tools that help keep me safe—contacts, copies of documents, health insurance, GPS maps, and more.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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The Toy Association, which has more than 900 members, is urging the U.S. government to grant a reprieve from tariffs on toys imported from China to make sure toys available for the holiday season.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Trapped: What Is Happening to Wendy Williams? is available to stream on Max.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Because there is no remedy for migrants who have already been deported, the ACLU lawyers asked the Supreme Court to provide guidance to lower courts about what measures are required for adequate notice to contest deportations.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Employees did not have adequate knowledge of manual ware-washing procedures as well as proper cooling, holding and sanitizer concentration.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The Latitude Run Larissa 25-Gallon Wicker Deck Box is 81 percent off during Wayfair’s Memorial Day Sale, and shoppers have found so many uses for it, including as a coffee table, footrest, and even extra seating.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Those guidelines should also include steps to perform routine maintenance and tips for keeping the sauna clean and bacteria-free between uses.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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By identifying areas of need for productions, the goal is to then re-train people with applicable experience to transition their skillset into the entertainment industry.—
Zoe Hewitt,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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Broadcasters who distribute over-air content are accustomed to a one-size-fits-all approach for television, and this uniformity is not applicable with second screens.—
Vinayak S,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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The old Pfizer buildings have floors that are roughly 200 feet deep, and Mr. Berman will have to divide the space to meet light and air regulations, such as the requirement that each apartment has a minimum distance between an operable window and building walls.—
Ellen Rosen,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Its tiny window opens and closes shut like an operable window in a speakeasy.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Tellez is a decent hitter — sort of dangerous but also not dangerous enough to prevent him from being let go each of the past two offseasons.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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Those who stuck around to watch the game saw a decent debut for the Hopkins native outshone by another former UConn star, Napheesa Collier, who scored 34 to equal the Lynx record for most points in a season opener, per ESPN.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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“Serviceability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serviceability. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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