serviceable
[ sur-vuh-suh-buhl ]
/ ˈsɜr və sə bəl /
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adjective
capable of or being of service; useful.
wearing well; durable: serviceable cloth.
capable of being used, worn, cleaned, repaired, etc., easily.
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British Dictionary definitions for serviceable
serviceable
/ (ˈsɜːvɪsəbəl) /
adjective
capable of or ready for service; usable
capable of giving good service; durable
archaic diligent in service
Derived forms of serviceable
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