actionable

American  

[ak-shuh-nuh-buhl] / ˈæk ʃə nə bəl /

adjective

1. furnishing ground for a lawsuit.

2. liable to a lawsuit.

3. ready to go or be put into action; ready for use.

   to retrieve actionable copy from a computer.

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actionable British  

/ ˈækʃənəbəl /

adjective

1. law affording grounds for legal action

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Other Word Forms

• actionability noun
• actionably adverb
• nonactionable adjective
• nonactionably adverb
• unactionable adjective

Etymology

Origin of actionable

First recorded in 1585–95; action + -able

Example Sentences

"That makes them highly actionable targets for prevention."

From Science Daily

Our goal is to empower investors not just with deeper analysis and actionable ideas, but with a direct connection to our editorial team, Joining me on this mission are:

From Barron's

The Globe specified that the model being developed "was a conceptual and theoretical framework, not a military plan, which is an actionable and step‑by‑step directive for executing operations."

From Barron's

Dr. Dee concluded: "As the global cancer burden grows, this model helps countries maximize impact with limited resources. It turns complex data into understandable, actionable advice for policymakers, making precision public health possible."

From Science Daily

They also emphasized that Colombia supplies most of the actionable intelligence used for maritime interdictions in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal