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

They exported more than $360 billion in so-called digitally deliverable services—including advertising and artificial-intelligence tools—to Europe in 2024, according to U.S. government data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 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 'Viking' brings back nearly five thousand quintals, deliverable at Bergen, and already sold by the efforts of Help Bros.

From Ticket No. "9672" by Kendall, Laura E.