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workable

American  
[wur-kuh-buhl] / ˈwɜr kə bəl /

adjective

  1. practicable or feasible.

    He needs a workable schedule.

  2. capable of or suitable for being worked. worked.

workable British  
/ ˈwɜːkəbəl /

adjective

  1. practicable or feasible

  2. able to be worked

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Other Word Forms

  • unworkability noun
  • unworkable adjective
  • workability noun
  • workableness noun

Etymology

Origin of workable

First recorded in 1535–45; work + -able

Example Sentences

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“We look forward to working with Publicis to provide workable alternatives to this particular request, including information at an even more granular level than requested,” The Trade Desk added.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

His efforts will form the backbone of a new TV series following his attempt to turn the ageing estate into a workable home.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

How quickly it passes depends on whether a workable payment plan is put in place.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

A spokesperson for the Bureau of Industry and Security said it was committed to ensuring the connected-vehicle rule addressed national-security risks while creating a workable framework for industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

I don't need to formulate a workable theory.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements

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