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usable

adjective

ˈyü-zə-bəl How to pronounce usable (audio)
variants also useable
Definition of usablenext
1
as in useful
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose although the spade is usable as a snow shovel, it doesn't do a very good job

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2
as in applicable
capable of being put to use or account there's not a scrap of usable information in that article on finding the right pet for one's family

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Recent Examples of usable Insights generated should be discoverable and usable by every team member with a reason to act on them. — Thomas Zawacki, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 In both cases, completing the work starts another process before the revenue becomes usable cash. — Karen Koehler, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Recording a good voiceover can mean finding a narrator, booking studio time, or spending hours trying to get a usable take yourself. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 20 Sep. 2026 Logistics is key Getting more aircraft out of maintenance therefore gives commanders a larger usable force without actually buying any additional B-52s. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for usable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
  1. useful
  2. applicable
  3. available
  4. applied
  5. practical
Adjective
  • The results do not establish that the reactor produces commercially useful fusion energy.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The useful question is whether your choices reflect what matters to you today or an older definition of success.
    — Angela C. Hill, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of useful
Adjective
  • The system allows the city to retain a record of the application, which will be available when the applicant visits a NET office or the Zoning Office to complete the process and pay the fees required for the applicable business license.
    — Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Election officials determined my eligibility, prepared and sent the correct ballot and accepted it under applicable law.
    — Lee Moak, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of applicable
Adjective
  • Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine are also available, such as herbal medicine consultations and a pain management program.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Throughout much of the 20th century, Washington often quietly intervened to shape the political choices available to Brazilian governments, most notably in its support for the 1964 coup.
    — Andre Pagliarini, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of available
Adjective
  • Its analysis found that 74% of those mentions were tied to real-world projects rather than coursework, an indication students are trying to demonstrate their applied experience.
    — Corynn Winston, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • By combining aluminum’s low weight with a pre-applied coating, the company is targeting a way to make battery components easier to manufacture while meeting durability and insulation requirements.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of applied
Adjective
  • Gemini May 21 – June 20 A creative idea may attract more enthusiasm than practical support.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In this final stretch, Ryan said, one of the biggest practical challenges has been competing with data centers for skilled union electricians, about 200 of whom are working on the site today.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of practical

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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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