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

“Unless there’s something actionable after the fact it’s not really economic impact, it’s more economic valuation,” Wright said.

From Los Angeles Times

AI can point out whether you’re rambling or offering criticism without actionable advice, for example.

From The Wall Street Journal

"By finding what breaks the chromosome in the first place, we now have a new and actionable point of intervention for slowing cancer evolution."

From Science Daily

She previously worked at Business Insider, covering actionable trading strategies and market analysis across major asset classes, including cryptocurrencies.

From The Wall Street Journal

In addition to possessing fewer resources and lacking official imprimatur, nonprofit organizations, with more flexible budgets but also more reliance on donors, are geared towards actionable projects rather than long-term maintenance that require massive investments.

From Salon