actionable
Americanadjective
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furnishing ground for a lawsuit.
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liable to a lawsuit.
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ready to go or be put into action; ready for use.
to retrieve actionable copy from a computer.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- actionability noun
- actionably adverb
- nonactionable adjective
- nonactionably adverb
- unactionable adjective
Etymology
Origin of actionable
Example Sentences
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Instead, she went to the company’s HR department, which, she says, shared more actionable advice.
From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026
While we find greater merit in focusing on how not to lose money, we also recognize that our duty includes offering some actionable ideas even when observing and thinking seems best.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
To make a meaningful change in the U.S. food system, a clear and actionable definition of ultraprocessed food is needed.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
She previously worked at Business Insider, covering actionable trading strategies and market analysis across major asset classes, including cryptocurrencies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 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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