enabled
Americanadjective
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Digital Technology. equipped for a specified extended, peripheral, or premium use (used in combination): web-enabled cell phones.
a Wi-Fi enabled thermostat;
web-enabled cell phones.
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noting or relating to a person living with a physical or mental disability who uses adaptive tools or assistive technology to engage in everyday activities and share public and private spaces with others.
Enabled employees are granted reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Sensitivity
See able-bodied.
Etymology
Origin of enabled
Example Sentences
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Prof. Bauer explains: "Instead, we used X-ray absorption spectroscopy, amongst other techniques. This method enabled us to investigate the immediate surroundings of the cobalt atoms."
From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026
He noted how sea voyages had enabled Western countries to open new routes, expand overseas colonies, control trade and become world powers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
The rare pause in fighting, which began early Tuesday, enabled a humanitarian mission to the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky and came as the Ukraine war grinds through its fifth year.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
But he said Europe must be enabled to "take on far more responsibility for its own defence and security".
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
But it is what my system has enabled me to do.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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