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
Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
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
Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Fire and ice do clash beautifully, but the action here is merely serviceable, and dark.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
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Noun
This new format bridges the gap between soldered RAM and traditional SO-DIMM slots, providing high-speed efficiency and a low profile while adding modular serviceability.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
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
Adjective
After a serviceable 2025, the 33-year-old had a disastrous start to the 2026 season.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Fire and ice do clash beautifully, but the action here is merely serviceable, and dark.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serviceability
Noun
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Value of major league teams apparently held by owners is based on personal desires, preferences and judgments for their usefulness.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Beyond its usefulness, pineapple guava provides fleshy, edible flower petals with a hint of sweetness.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Something casual could become useful quickly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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If a thick field guide covering all the plants growing along the Front Range feels intimidating, apps can be useful, Mowen says.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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With the additions of Vanloo and New York native Aubrey Griffin, DeMarco had only nine players available.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The non-profit pays its founder and CEO, Leah Binder, $669,000 that year, the most recent for which public records are available.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Access to the polls has never been adequate across the board, but the relative ease that many people have in participating in politics is a recent invention, based on the VRA.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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About an eighth of a cup should be adequate.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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The battery storage facility, designed to store energy from the grid during lower-use times to use during times of higher demand, will sit on about 10 acres near the center of that property.—
Sofi Zeman
May 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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Purchasing restrictions have been announced, and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi has released medical gloves stockpiled for use in a pandemic to alleviate sourcing problems.—
Wendy Cutler,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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All my actions, communications or legal responses will adhere strictly to the applicable statutes, regulations and constitutional provisions at both the federal and state levels.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Prosecutorial independence and discretion are limited by State Bar rules, applicable laws and the courts.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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This vaccine also is only for patients whose tumors are operable.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
30 Apr. 2026
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This vaccine also is only for patients whose tumors are operable.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Mother's Day Weekend, overall, is looking decent.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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The Leafs still have two top-line stars in Auston Matthews and William Nylander, both taken high in the draft 10 and 12 years ago, and two emerging young talents in Matthew Knies and Easton Cowan, giving the makings of a decent top-six forward group already.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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“Serviceability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serviceability. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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