deliverable

[ dih-liv-er-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of delivery.

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 Words From

• de·liver·a·bili·ty noun
• unde·liver·a·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of deliverable¹

First recorded in 1745–55; deliver + -able

Example Sentences

By aligning as a team at the start of a project and having clear deliverables, everyone knows exactly what they need to provide and when.

From Digiday

Let me be an adult and handle my deliverables so that I know what to do.

From Time

We had a compelling value proposition and what was getting in the way was — how do I reach all of these with a standard set of deliverables, ad units, viewability.

From Digiday

As soon as I learned that my husband had the day off, thanks to a federal holiday, I asked him to be on point with the kids and dog so I could scramble to close the gap between client expectations and deliverables.

From Washington Post

It’s clear for everyone what the deliverables are, what inputs are needed from their side, and what your team will do for them.

From Search Engine Watch

Under this system the company makes contracts with the workmen at a fixed price for coal, deliverable during several months.

From Project Gutenberg

The parcel was given to a carrier on another route, who returned it as not deliverable.

From Project Gutenberg

And it is always at hand, always deliverable at a moment's notice.

From Project Gutenberg