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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The Fed operates on a dual mandate system to keep inflation manageable and employment robust. Derek Saul, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025 Break down an exit plan into small, manageable steps. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 5 May 2025 That increased his salary considerably, but left his release clause at a relatively manageable figure of around €60million ($68m; £51m). Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 The resort’s accessible rooms are quite standard, but easily manageable and spacious. Cory Lee, AFAR Media, 30 Apr. 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 14 May. 2025.

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