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
PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2025
Callum McLennan, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Johansson’s direction is serviceable if unremarkable, and one has to wonder why this particular script spoke to her as a directorial debut.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Samsung hasn't promised the same serviceability, but the military spec rating means its watch is more rugged to begin with.
—PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Backed by strong ties to deaf communities, Signapse targets a $500 million serviceable market, expanding beyond BSL and ASL toward 300+ sign languages.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Johansson’s direction is serviceable if unremarkable, and one has to wonder why this particular script spoke to her as a directorial debut.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serviceability
Noun
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But with the advent of new materials and technologies in the latter half of the 20th century, many of these styles outlived their usefulness in the original contexts they were meant to be worn.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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The pair abducted Lee to make amends, and Allen killed them for outliving their usefulness, which was minimal anyway.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Yet much of Mason’s advice is simply about being useful, by delivering facts and opinions in a clear, elegant way.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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That being said, while measuring GDP is a useful barometer for the health of each economy, the might of America’s economy is evident.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The set is available in 19 colors, including a rich clay shade ideal for autumn.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The details of the cases were not proactively made public beyond being made available for review for anyone who files a request under the state's public records law.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Controversy arose earlier this year after residents, a council member and the mayor declared a cooling station set up for homeless residents and others without adequate heating and cooling as unacceptable.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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Make sure to eat a balanced diet and get adequate calories when exercising intensely.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) is investigating his disappearance and the six unauthorized or attempted uses of Valdez's card, including subpoenaing footage from the businesses where his card was used, according to KOB4.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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That uneven use of the death penalty is one of the reasons advocates want to abolish it.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The offer is applicable for a vehicle lease or purchase, according to Ann Marie Fortunate, a spokeswoman for Stellantis.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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These roles have given me strong skills in fiscal responsibility, transparency, and collaboration — qualities that are directly applicable to serving on the school board.—
Pioneer Press elections team,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There’s also greater enforcement of encampment and parking rules; the vehicles need to be operable, have up-to-date registration and move every 72 hours.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Under local law, even inoperable or replica weapons are considered potentially operable if they can be modified to fire, placing them under the same strict legal framework.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That’s just a decent dude, right there.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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The opening sequence — involving a scared little boy whose fear only accelerates during a nightmarish car ride — is a decent bellwether for the first five episodes (which is all that were screened for critics, of the eight total).—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Serviceability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serviceability. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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