deliverable

American  

[dih-liv-er-uh-buhl] / dɪˈlɪv ər ə bəl /

adjective

1. capable of delivery.

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noun

1. something that can be done, especially something that is a realistic expectation.

   The corporation says that making a profit this year is a deliverable.

2. something, as merchandise, that is or can be delivered, especially to fulfill a contract.

   All deliverables are to be shipped within 30 days.

Other Word Forms

• deliverability noun
• undeliverable adjective

Etymology

Origin of deliverable

First recorded in 1745–55; deliver + -able

Example Sentences

This move is being floated as a low-cost, high-visibility deliverable to signal a return to diplomatic normalcy, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Looking at futures contracts deliverable this summer, they project prices may remain elevated, but still below their previous forecast.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 23, 2026

“The main constraint in this quest for AI dominance is access to power, creating a sellers’ market for those with unencumbered, gigawatt-scale generation deliverable in the next 24 months,” wrote John C. Hodulik of UBS.

From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025

But a senior benefits official told the BBC the government did not have a "properly considered or deliverable programme".

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025

Where the "usance"—‌the time the bill has to run—‌is only a few days, documents are apt to be deliverable only on payment of the bills.

From Elements of Foreign Exchange A Foreign Exchange Primer by Escher, Franklin