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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This dynamic allows brands to reach highly specific audiences while maintaining manageable campaign budgets. Charles Nicholls, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 These small, manageable steps can at least provide some semblance of agency, Dr. Seif says, especially when everything else feels so uncertain and, well, up in the air. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 7 Jan. 2025 The surge set up a seemingly more manageable matchup against the AFC South champions and second-year quarterback C.J. Stroud, compared to potential games against Buffalo’s Josh Allen or Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025 While still sturdy, Le Creuset’s cast iron is on the lighter side, according to the brand, making the pot more manageable. Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for manageable 

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

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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 20 Jan. 2025.

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