deliverable

American  

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

adjective

1. capable of delivery.

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noun

1. something that can be done, especially something that is a realistic expectation.

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

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

   All deliverables are to be shipped within 30 days.

Other Word Forms

• deliverability noun
• undeliverable adjective

Etymology

Origin of deliverable

First recorded in 1745–55; deliver + -able

Example Sentences

Ap Iorwerth told BBC Wales that his plans are "carefully costed" and "deliverable".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

About $800 million is already tied to projects with “clear plans, clear accountability, and clear deliverable dates,” management said.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

He estimated at the time that it would be 12 to 18 months before those inventories would be completely drawn down for deliverable silver.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 26, 2025

The Russians typically hammer out a deliverable of some type ahead of leader-to-leader meetings, Peek said, and this time should be no different.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 18, 2025

Rapid Dominance requires a sophisticated, interconnected, and interoperable grid of netted intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, communications systems, data analysis, and real-time deliverable actionable information to the shooter.

From Shock and Awe — Achieving Rapid Dominance by Wade, James P.