workable
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3.9
- adjective
- /ˈwɜrkəbl/
:
viable
- In order to create a workable standard under this framework, the term "operations" must be more clearly defined.
- a workable solution
- a workable plan
- develop a workable solution
Again, this is probably most workable as a Co parenting approach.
- Again, this is probably most workable as a Co parenting approach.
- You know, is your action workable or is it not workable?
- It seems like it seems like a potentially workable thing, a workable approach.
Examples
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Other details would have to be addressed before an acceptable and workable licensing system could be established.
Academic text (1991) -
Furthermore, good teachers look for more than a workable solution; they want a better solution.
Academic text (1990) -
Look, I got a workable deal here.
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Unfortunately, it's just not workable anymore.
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Basically, we need to have this basement in a workable state... by next Thursday.
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There are endless workable combinations.
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And they may be right because right now, we don't have a workable plan.
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Given the present temper of the country, no constitution will be workable which is not acceptable by the majority of the people.
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Although not all-inclusive, these suggestions provide the basic outline for a workable plan to be accomplished over time.
Academic text (2008) -
With a few adjustments, we can make this project a workable solution for everyone involved.
Synonyms
177
5.4
Possible to do successfully with available resources
88
4.9
Possible to do or make happen
64
2.3
Fit for a purpose and works well
51
1.8
Possible to finish with effort
33
3.2
Can be done successfully
20
5.2
Information that tells you practical steps to take
8
5.8
Possible to do successfully in real life
4
4.6
A machine or system that works and can be used
4
5.8
Possible to do with the available money and time
1
4.5
People can put it into practice in the real world
1
3.7
Can be done or finished
Something you can do
Good enough to do its job
Can be used for a practical purpose
Antonyms
How Workable
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Workable comes from the English word work and the ending -able, which means 'able'. So a workable plan is something you can actually work on and make work — in other words, it can be done or used successfully.