deliverable

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

adjective

capable of delivery.

noun

something that can be done, especially something that is a realistic expectation:

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

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

All deliverables are to be shipped within 30 days.

Origin of deliverable

1745-1755

First recorded in 1745-55; deliver + -able

Related forms

deliverability, noun

undeliverable, adjective

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Historical Examples

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

The British State Telegraphs Hugo Richard Meyer
Under this system the company makes contracts with the workmen at a fixed price for coal, deliverable during several months.

France and the Republic William Henry Hurlbert

Contemporary definitions for deliverable

noun

something that is to be delivered according to agreement; by extension, a task that one is responsible for delivering

Word Origin and History for deliverable

adj.

1755, from deliver + -able.

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