manageable

adjective

man·​age·​able ˈma-ni-jə-bəl How to pronounce manageable (audio)
: capable of being managed
manageability noun
manageableness noun
manageably adverb

Examples of manageable in a Sentence

We bought smaller, more manageable suitcases. They divided the students into three manageable groups. The conditioner makes your hair more manageable.
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When to Contact a Healthcare Provider While mild frostbite may be manageable at home, moderate to severe frostbite requires treatment from a healthcare provider. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Nov. 2024 Start with what's manageable, perhaps using the transition time between tasks as mindfulness moments, and gradually build from there. Nik Ershov, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Secondary Complications and Symptoms Most cases of contact dermatitis are manageable. Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024 So thank your fluttery nerves for doing their job and executing their duty to warn, and then remind yourself that the actual risk is manageable, not a life threat like your body is telling you. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for manageable 

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of manageable was in 1598

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“Manageable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manageable. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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