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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
the acting was serviceable, although not particularly inspired
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of serviceability
PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2025
Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
The 2025 roster feels serviceable, which might be enough to get by in the mediocre NFC South.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for serviceability
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
Dave Dombrowski is clinging to any glimmer of hope Romano can be serviceable to justify signing him, but there's no remaining hope for him.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
The 2025 roster feels serviceable, which might be enough to get by in the mediocre NFC South.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for serviceability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serviceability
Noun
-
But for anything else, be prepared for hit-or-miss accuracy and usefulness.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
-
Researchers studying pollen’s usefulness to people are a rare breed, Csaba says.—
Sandy Ong,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
These are environmentally friendly and useful for carrying more snacks on your flight home.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
-
Our expert take The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card is an excellent business card with useful benefits, valuable rewards and a generous welcome bonus.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
As 9to5Mac reports, hypertension alerts will become available in over 150 countries and regions, including the US and the EU, next week.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
-
That figure is currently just above 50%, extrapolating from available data.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
That said, there’s a growing consensus among industry participants that quality data is one of the key bottlenecks to enterprises seeing adequate returns on their investments into AI.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
-
Lighting and sound systems have grown exponentially larger, and adequate parking is still a concern.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Facial redness reduced by 14% with one application, and 52% after 12 weeks of daily use.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
-
Joseph Gladney, 26, was convicted of voluntary manslaughter with an enhancement for personal use of a firearm in the shooting death of 25-year-old Vinson Bragg, as well as a charge of threatening to kill another half-brother who lived in the family home.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
These collaborations aren’t just applicable in the world of social media.—
John Hall,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
-
Mad Men would be named Best Drama for a third straight year and Temple Grandin commenced what turned out to be a seemingly endless onslaught at every applicable awards show, as the TV-movie tied an Emmy record with five major wins.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Approved by voters hoodwinked by false cost estimates, the project was supposed to be operable by 2020 at a cost of $33 billion.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
-
Its first operable segment in the Central Valley— a 172-mile stretch between Merced and Bakersfield slated to open in 2033 — is far from the original vision and the $14 billion needed to close the funding gap by June 2026 remains elusive.—
Tina Li,
Sacbee.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Dell’s downward-firing speakers, positioned underneath each side of the chassis, project decent sound quality if the laptop rests on a solid surface, not your lap.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
-
Chin up, a hundred other decent men out there.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Serviceability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serviceability. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share