actionable

American

[ak-shuh-nuh-buhl] / ˈæk ʃə nə bəl /

adjective

furnishing ground for a lawsuit.
liable to a lawsuit.
ready to go or be put into action; ready for use.

to retrieve actionable copy from a computer.

actionable British

/ ˈækʃənəbəl /

adjective

law affording grounds for legal action

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Other Word Forms

actionability noun
actionably adverb
nonactionable adjective
nonactionably adverb
unactionable adjective

Etymology

Origin of actionable

First recorded in 1585–95; action + -able

Example Sentences

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Good feedback is specific, actionable, and clearly stated.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

AI can point out whether you’re rambling or offering criticism without actionable advice, for example.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

“Unless there’s something actionable after the fact it’s not really economic impact, it’s more economic valuation,” Wright said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

"That makes them highly actionable targets for prevention."

From Science Daily • Jan. 26, 2026

He’s safe inside statistics and diagnoses and actionable next steps.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller

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