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hirable

American  
[hahyuhr-uh-buhl] / ˈhaɪər ə bəl /
Or hireable

adjective

  1. able to be hired; fit for hiring.


Other Word Forms

  • hirability noun
  • unhirable adjective
  • unhireable adjective

Etymology

Origin of hirable

First recorded in 1860–65; hire + -able

Example Sentences

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The funeral home industry was generally on board with the changes, though some were concerned that strict requirements for funeral home directors were unnecessary and would make it difficult to find hirable applicants.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024

Others warn the raspy tone makes prospective employees less hirable.

From Washington Post • Mar. 2, 2023

Most importantly, your brand acts as a differentiator and sets you apart as a subject matter expert or thought leader, which are desirable and hirable qualities.

From US News • May 9, 2016

But they were also thought to be less socially attractive and hirable, in a series of experiments in which study participants interviewed people to be their partner in a competitive game.

From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2015

People who currently have to work without pay to become hirable would instead seek out entirely different fields or else obtain more schooling.

From Slate • Dec. 4, 2013