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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Keep in mind, trading Tagovailoa after the 2025 season would create a $31 million cap savings, which is manageable if the contract stays as is. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025 Leaders who stay solution-focused under pressure signal to their teams that change is manageable. Harrison Monarth, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 The first six months were rough, but now, with a good diet, exercise and my medication, it’s been manageable. Jordan Greene, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025 There are no easy solutions for the many challenges, but there are ways to make these hardships a little more manageable and easier to cope with. Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025 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 13 Apr. 2025.

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