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bankable

[ bang-kuh-buh l ]
/ ˈbæŋ kə bəl /
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adjective

acceptable for processing by a bank: bankable checks and money orders.
considered powerful, prestigious, or stable enough to ensure profitability: Without bankable stars the film script aroused no interest.

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RELATED WORDS

salability, marketability

Nearby words

bank shot, bank statement, bank swallow, bank-and-turn indicator, banka, bankable, bankbook, banked, banker, banker's acceptance, banker's bill

Origin of bankable

An Americanism dating back to 1810–20; bank2 + -able
Related forms
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British Dictionary definitions for bankability

bankable

/ (ˈbæŋkəbəl) /

adjective

appropriate for receipt by a bank
dependable or reliablea bankable promise
(esp of a star) likely to ensure the financial success of a film
Derived Formsbankability, noun
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