machinable
5.1
Can be read and processed by a computer without human help
- adjective
- /məˈʃinəbl/
- Specialized
:
maquinable
- For a project requiring intricate designs, select machinable materials that can be worked on by automated systems.
Examples
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This material is machinable, making it suitable for precision parts in manufacturing.
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These cost-effective, easily used, lightweight alloys exhibit high thermal conductivity and are stiff, machinable, plateable, and environmentally friendly.
Academic text (2003) -
The machinable components of the engine can be easily modified for better performance.
Synonyms
1
4.0
Data in a form that a computer can read and use without human help
is about general handling or reading by automated systems rather than only formatting
5.9
Able to be read or used by a computer
focuses on processing or reading by automated systems rather than mere access
processable
vsmachinable
4.0
Able to be put into a form that a computer or machine can use
applies specifically to handling or reading by automated systems rather than any process
How Machine-Readable
Surface Forms
machinable positive
Morphology
Etymology
The word machinable comes from machine 'a device that does work' and the ending -able 'can be done'. So a 'machinable' file or form is one a machine or program can read or process without a person.