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 May 2025
Nijman can be a serviceable swing tackle, but so can Christensen, who has more starting experience.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
The older brother of Oklahoma City guard Cason Wallace, Keaton got his first taste of the NBA at 25 and was serviceable enough in 31 games (10.1 PER) that the Hawks probably will try to bring him back.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 17 June 2025
The plot is basic and the dialogue merely serviceable, but there are lovely scenery shots throughout, the vastness, gentle light and deep colors of the American West illustrated carefully and evocatively by Hutchins’ — and Cline’s — camera work.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Boston Herald, 9 May 2025
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Adjective
The audio is serviceable for casual listening and could potentially save you money due to its lower data usage compared with Apple Music.
—PC Magazine, 24 May 2025
Nijman can be a serviceable swing tackle, but so can Christensen, who has more starting experience.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
The older brother of Oklahoma City guard Cason Wallace, Keaton got his first taste of the NBA at 25 and was serviceable enough in 31 games (10.1 PER) that the Hawks probably will try to bring him back.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 17 June 2025
The plot is basic and the dialogue merely serviceable, but there are lovely scenery shots throughout, the vastness, gentle light and deep colors of the American West illustrated carefully and evocatively by Hutchins’ — and Cline’s — camera work.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Boston Herald, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serviceability
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Aplin tells New Scientist that the research points to the usefulness of future efforts to monitor electrostatic discharges from satellites.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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For the test voyage, Kaifu et al. selected the Ryukyus strait between Taiwan and Yonaguni Island, where there are no effective tailwinds, the Kuroshio current flows northward, and the target island is not visible for more than the first half of the voyage, limiting its usefulness for navigation.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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These are much more useful for decks and outdoor cleaning, because their strength and efficiency can actually lead to interior damage.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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This is what makes average household income so useful in this analysis of the wealthiest cities in Arkansas.—
Andrew DePietro,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Also driving interest in high-yielding Chinese stocks is mainland China investors looking for higher returns than generally available domestically, a team led by J.P. Morgan’s Wendy Liu said in a late June report.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
6 July 2025
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But if McDavid ever does become available, Toronto would have to find a way to get involved in the bidding.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Inhibiting top talent’s potential by withholding adequate support for their bold initiatives exposes a company mistaking activity for true, impactful progress.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Reasons the Evidence Is Mixed Bananas are rich in healthy nutrients, including potassium, magnesium, calcium, fiber, and vitamins A, B6, and C.1 Muscles require adequate levels of electrolytes to function properly.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
30 June 2025
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The American Pharmacists Association and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, along with groups such as the American Medical Association, have opposed the use of ivermectin to treat COVID except in clinical trials.—
Sarah Cutler
July 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 July 2025
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Tires, batteries and other products with limited use life expectancy may have product-specific limited warranties.—
Hannah Hudnall,
The Courier-Journal,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in May that Trump is abiding by all applicable conflict-of-interest laws.—
Kelsey Walsh,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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Dealing with rage wouldn’t seem the term most applicable to Estévez, who is as amiable and animated as anyone in the Royals’ clubhouse and radiates a room-energizing presence.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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At the very top, an attic bedroom opens up with operable roof panels that invite the sky, sunlight, and breeze into the sleeping quarters.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 May 2025
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Basic amenities, like operable equipment and clean locker rooms, seem increasingly hard to come by, and crowds at peak times — often just before or after 9-to-5 working hours — can deter even the most motivated of fitness fanatics.—
Josh Ocampo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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While most of the passengers hail from outside Cook County, a decent percentage are like me, locals proud to call this toddlin’ town home.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
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But something good and decent rose from their sacrifice.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
4 July 2025
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“Serviceability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serviceability. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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