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
Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2025
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
Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
One of the three fifth-round picks (Jordan Phillips) was serviceable but had only one tackle for loss and was rated 76th of 129 interior defenders.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
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Noun
This means that the C20 not only possesses modern turnkey reliability, but also dealership serviceability by way of its OBD II system and CAN (Controller Area Network) bus, which is the nervous system of every new car.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2025
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
In truth, Jesse had a wonderful mother and a more-than-serviceable stepfather.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
One of the three fifth-round picks (Jordan Phillips) was serviceable but had only one tackle for loss and was rated 76th of 129 interior defenders.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serviceability
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How to Successfully Store Leftover Paint To extend the usefulness of leftover house paint, our experts recommend abiding by the following rules for successful paint storage.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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Music fans who were 16 when the Pumpkins helped shape the sound of alternative rock in 1993 were 23 when the band put out Machina/The Machines of God in 2000, and rapidly aging out of usefulness to MTV’s bottom line.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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January 20 – February 18 New ideas connect friends in surprisingly useful ways.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The number is most useful as an upper-end benchmark; individual budgets will vary.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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The family of a man fatally shot during a homecoming event at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against the school, alleging the university's failure to maintain adequate security and promptly respond to warnings of potential violence contributed to his death.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Through its role in calming the nervous system and supporting antioxidant activity, adequate magnesium may also help reduce puffiness and support calmer-looking skin.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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This phase would most likely have included the use of cruise missiles, stealth bombers, and drones to hit air defense installations and command centers.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Many returning Chinese scholars brought their Western training and methodologies back to the Chinese academy, prompting university officials to find ways to categorize—and make use of—their skills.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Downey Fire Department rescue vehicle that responded was not equipped with a Tremco anti-theft locking device required under state law and applicable Fire Department standards, the family’s attorneys argue.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Under the law applicable to dependent administrations, the home-builder was required to commence a lawsuit in the court of original probate jurisdiction in which the estate was pending within 90 days after the rejection date, or its claim would be barred.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Smoke alarms should also be checked and operable, the FDNY said.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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They’re commonly used in modern or mid-century designs and are often paired with operable windows below to balance daylight and ventilation.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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There are plenty of bars and pubs in downtown Atlanta, but for those looking to enjoy a decent meal and avoid some of the crowds, check out these eight bars offering good food and great sports viewing vibes around metro Atlanta.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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The 2012 draft brought a decent linebacker in Olivier Vernon and squeezed one 1,00-yard season from running back Lamar Miller.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Serviceability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serviceability. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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