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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Even better, these expert tips should make easing into healthier phone habits much more manageable (and way less torturous). Jenna Ryu, SELF, 19 Jan. 2025 Loan modification: This involves permanently changing the terms of the mortgage to make the payments more manageable, such as reducing the interest rate or extending the loan term. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025 There are a few ways to make the formula more manageable: Drink from a favorite cup or mug. Follow a schedule for a predictable time to drink the formula each day. Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025 In recent decades, advancements in testing and treatment have transformed HIV/AIDS from a death sentence to a manageable, treatable condition. Jennifer Lotito, Forbes, 14 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2025.

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