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 Edible, usable, and consumable items are always appreciated. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 June 2026 With SUVs increasingly more luxury-oriented and viewed less as cargo haulers, usable carrying and storage characteristics are sometimes afterthoughts. — James Raia, Mercury News, 28 June 2026 Chassis 3051 enjoyed a successful competition career in American racing before undergoing a meticulous restoration that preserved its original matching-numbers drivetrain while making the car usable on road and track. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The manufacturing facilities convert this raw material into usable tri-structural isotropic kernels via additive manufacturing protocols and proprietary liquid jetting methods. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for usable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
  1. useful
  2. applicable
  3. available
  4. applied
  5. practical
Adjective
  • My own team’s research has shown that mycorrhizal fungi can alter chemicals released by plants in ways that are useful for repelling insects while attracting pollinators and insects’ natural enemies.
    — Esther Ndumi Ngumbi, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
  • McKinsey's March 2026 analysis draws a useful distinction between steps and thoughts.
    — Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of useful
Adjective
  • Substitutions Here’s how to substitute heavy cream for half-and-half (and vice versa) when applicable.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • These assets largely avoid current tax liability because capital gains are only triggered upon sale, a principle applicable to all crypto investors.
    — Shehan Chandrasekera, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of applicable
Adjective
  • Individual and team submissions (teams must have each team member submit their own application and indicate their team) are available on the Official Next New Creator site from July 14 at 10 am KST to August 12 at 2 pm KST (August 11 at 10 pm PST).
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The company said the chargers will be available 24 hours a day.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of available
Adjective
  • The project is part of Habitat for Humanity's broader effort to expand affordable homeownership opportunities across the metro area while giving students hands-on experience in construction and applied math.
    — Justin Adams, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Along with theology, that list now includes applied psychology, pharmaceutical sciences and others.
    — Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of applied
Adjective
  • What Enterprises Should Do Now For a technology buyer, the practical move is to treat the agent gateway as a diligence checklist rather than a purchase.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • As a perpetually on-the-go woman, my chic mom is rotating through a range of practical styles this season.
    — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of practical

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