doable

adjective

ˈdü-ə-bəl How to pronounce doable (audio)
Definition of doablenext
as in possible
capable of being done or carried out the assignment will be just barely doable in the time allowed

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Recent Examples of doable This was all doable without creating any overhangs, so the whole thing still prints without needing supports. — Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026 Start with what feels doable, even if that is just adding some to one meal a day. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026 Handle the next doable action, then let reliability do what drama never could. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026 One month would take place in Nantucket, which Garner says was doable in part because of Affleck. — Clarissa Cruz, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for doable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doable
  1. possible
  2. achievable
  3. feasible
  4. attainable
  5. viable
Adjective
  • This gracious grand dame has possibly the best possible address in all of Stockholm, overlooking Strökajen Harbor in the city’s Norrmalm district, a short walk from the Royal Palace and the Old Town.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Authorities haven't stated a possible cause for the other two fires.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of possible
Adjective
  • Analysts said the cybersecurity company's second-quarter revenue growth guide of 30% at the midpoint looks achievable.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Start small and achievable, such as planning a 20-minute walk with a friend, rather than signing up for a new gym membership.
    — Jamie Ducharme, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of achievable
Adjective
  • However, building separate integrations for each platform or chatbot simply isn’t feasible.
    — Deann Evans, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The bottom line In today's economic climate, losing access to your money just isn't feasible for millions of savers.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of feasible
Adjective
  • Preventing the development of an Iranian nuclear weapon is surely a vital interest, and destroying Iran’s nuclear program is a clear objective that was plausibly attainable.
    — KORI SCHAKE, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Many parents were surprised to learn some competitors were only 10 or 12 years old, making the sport feel more attainable for the children watching from the stands.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of attainable
Adjective
  • This can produce viable intel as to how a specific buck might behave again this season.
    — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Security identifies viable attack paths and validates which defenses break them.
    — Jonathan Baker, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of viable

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