usable

adjective

ˈyü-zə-bəl How to pronounce usable (audio)
variants also useable
Definition of usablenext
1
as in useful
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose although the spade is usable as a snow shovel, it doesn't do a very good job

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2
as in applicable
capable of being put to use or account there's not a scrap of usable information in that article on finding the right pet for one's family

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Recent Examples of usable Those assets would otherwise have been invisible to fans, but they were made searchable and usable in the app in time for this year’s tournament. — Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The goal is to encrypt a message so that someone who gets hold of it cannot split it into two usable versions that both reveal the message once the decrypting key is known. — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 31 July 2026 Powerful lasers needed to generate flight-level electricity caused small receivers to overheat rapidly, destroying their efficiency and melting components before usable energy could be delivered. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026 Donating unsuitable items wastes time and resources, so focus on clean, usable pieces. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for usable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
  1. useful
  2. applicable
  3. available
  4. applied
  5. practical
Adjective
  • While useful for tracking expenditure and efficiency, simply counting tokens can be misleading.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • But in the same way that lines of code is not a reliable measure of engineering productivity and APM is a noisy proxy for gaming prowess, token use alone does not imply or guarantee useful, productive output.
    — Nnamdi Iregbulem, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Definition of useful
Adjective
  • Participants are solely responsible for creating and maintaining their Yahoo account and complying with Yahoo’s applicable terms of service.
    — The Athletic, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • If applicable, photos can be taken with low apertures, wide-angle lenses and tripods.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of applicable
Adjective
  • That’s attributed largely to Miami’s position as the largest short-term rental market among World Cup hosts, with 42,700 available listings in June.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • The first 100 guests will receive a free two-piece chicken-leg and thigh meal — no purchase necessary, only available inside the restaurant.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026
Definition of available
Adjective
  • The next major power center in applied AI could be Stockholm.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • As artificial intelligence expands across K-12 schools, Massachusetts announced a new $500,000 public-private investment in AI applied learning opportunities for hundreds of students, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced Tuesday.
    — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of applied
Adjective
  • Keep sentimental items, practical basics, and timeless staples like well-fitting jeans, blazers, and versatile shoes.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Sport Mode For the ultimate practical travel sandal, sporty is the way to go.
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of practical

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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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