usable
ˈjuːzəbl̩
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Definition of usable - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
usabilityin a good enough condition to be used
  • The old bike is still usable.
functional operational serviceable
2.
capabilityUSable to be used effectively or efficientlyUS
  • The software is usable for all skill levels.
functional operational practical
3.
convenienceRareconvenient for use or disposalRare
  • The packaging is designed to be easily usable.
functional practical serviceable
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Expressions with usable

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able to be used for its intended purpose
The bike is in usable condition after repairs.
area in a place that can be practically used for activities
We rearranged the furniture to increase the usable space in the office.
largest amount of something that can be used in normal conditions
The tank's usable capacity is lower because of the safety margin at the top.

Origin of usable

Latin, uti (to use)

Terms with usable included in their meaning

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quality
of a usable or serviceable grade or quality
expiration
date when something is no longer valid or usable
broken
no longer functional or usable
searching discarded
search through discarded items for usable ones
immediate use
immediately accessible or usable
construction
land made usable again by draining water or repairing damaged ground
product
duration a product remains usable without deteriorating
construction
work done to keep an outdoor field safe and usable

Examples of usable in a sentence

  • These tools are not usable anymore.
  • The tool is usable even in harsh conditions.
  • Her design made the device more usable.
  • The software is user-friendly and highly usable.
  • The old tools are still perfectly usable.

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  1. French:utilisable, pratique, ...
  2. German:brauchbar, einsetzbar, ...
  3. Italian:utilizzabile, pratico, ...
  4. Spanish:utilizable, práctico, ...
  5. Portuguese:utilizável, prático, ...
  6. Chinese:可用的, 可使用的, ...
  7. Japanese:使える, 使いやすい, ...
  8. Arabic:صالِح لِلِاسْتِخْدام, ...
  9. Hebrew:שָׁמִישׁ, בַּר־שִׁימוּשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:пригодный, удобный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:придатний, зручний, ...
  12. Hindi:उपयोगी, प्रयोगयोग्य, ...
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