actionable

adjective

ac·​tion·​able ˈak-sh(ə-)nə-bəl How to pronounce actionable (audio)
1
: subject to or affording ground for an action or suit at law
2
: capable of being acted on
actionable information
actionably adverb

Examples of actionable in a Sentence

Firing people because of their age is actionable. We've received actionable information that the men are hiding in these mountains.
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Analyzing customer satisfaction metrics aids in setting clear, actionable performance goals that help unify your team and drive long-term success. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024 That alone is hardly actionable, though some might modestly propose that companies therefore get a new CEO every year. Diane Brady, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024 These two must then be followed by deliverability, which pertains to translating ideas and strategies into actionable, tangible outcomes. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for actionable 

Word History

Etymology

action + -able

First Known Use

circa 1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of actionable was circa 1601

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“Actionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/actionable. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

actionable

adjective
ac·​tion·​able ˈak-shə-nə-bəl How to pronounce actionable (audio)
: subject to or providing grounds for an action or suit at law
there is good sense in seeking generally to harmonize the standards of what amounts to actionable harassmentFaragher v. City of Boca Raton, 524 U.S. 755 (1998)

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