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Synonyms

manageable

American  
[man-i-juh-buhl] / ˈmæn ɪ dʒə bəl /

adjective

  1. that can be managed; tractable; governable; achievable.


manageable British  
/ ˈmænɪdʒəbəl /

adjective

  1. able to be managed or controlled

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Other Word Forms

  • manageability noun
  • manageableness noun
  • manageably adverb
  • unmanageability noun
  • unmanageable adjective
  • unmanageableness noun
  • unmanageably adverb

Etymology

Origin of manageable

First recorded in 1590–1600; manage + -able

Example Sentences

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But the judge in this case, Mr Justice Nicklin, wanted a manageable trial.

From BBC

What’s Next: S&P Global Vice Chairman Daniel Yergin told Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures that the energy crisis is manageable if the conflict is relatively contained, just a couple more weeks.

From Barron's

“Higher costs could be manageable in a positive commodity environment,” says Jefferies.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Higher costs could be manageable in a positive commodity environment,” says Jefferies.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Maybe the numbers were manageable today, but the precedent is not,” Coffey said of the judgment.

From Los Angeles Times