manageable

American  

[man-i-juh-buhl] / ˈmæn ɪ dʒə bəl /

adjective

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

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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

“These were partly mitigated by declines in retail goods and utilities prices, alongside manageable and relatively stable inflation across accommodation and food items,” DBS said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Julian has blood cancer, a condition that is “incurable but manageable” so long as it is “fed a daily dose of chemo to keep it happy.”

From The Wall Street Journal

For many investors, a little extra yield over Treasuries feels like a manageable risk.

From Barron's

“We need to have more supply to keep the home prices manageable,” Yun said.

From Barron's

Meanwhile, management expects rare earths prices to remain stable or modestly rise during the year, noting that they believe costs are manageable.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• convenient
• feasible
• workable