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as in useful
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
although the spade is usable as a snow shovel, it doesn't do a very good job
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as in practical
capable of being put to use or account
there's not a scrap of usable information in that article on finding the right pet for one's family
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Recent Examples of usable
The share of chips manufactured at TSMC’s facility in Phoenix that are usable is about 4 percentage points higher than comparable facilities in Taiwan, Rick Cassidy, president of TSMC’s U.S. division, told listeners on a webinar Wednesday, according to a person who participated.
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Alena Botros, Fortune Asia, 25 Oct. 2024
All are present, just arranged in a way that's actually usable.
—Matt Kamen, WIRED, 19 Oct. 2024
With the Extended Range battery’s usable capacity of 64kWh, that would mean a real-world range of just 175 miles.
—James Morris, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
Boeing’s Everett Factory first opened its doors in 1967 with a whopping 472 million cubic feet of usable space originally built to handle the assembly of its then-largest airliner, the 747.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2024
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Alena Botros, Fortune Asia, 25 Oct. 2024
All are present, just arranged in a way that's actually usable.
—Matt Kamen, WIRED, 19 Oct. 2024
With the Extended Range battery’s usable capacity of 64kWh, that would mean a real-world range of just 175 miles.
—James Morris, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
Boeing’s Everett Factory first opened its doors in 1967 with a whopping 472 million cubic feet of usable space originally built to handle the assembly of its then-largest airliner, the 747.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2024
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But if you’re just getting started in AI, those useful lists can start to feel overwhelming.Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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For those interested in investing in this segment of the market, technical analysis is useful in determining which of the two stocks may be better positioned.Katie Stockton, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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From a practical perspective, Kantz notes that homeowners who live in warm climates year-round might consider going for lighter colors to avoid heat retention that could make the interior of a home warmer and result in higher cooling costs.Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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Here are some practical tips from her to help transform your company culture.Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the new study, the team wanted to investigate whether screening movies during fMRI scanning could give any insight into how the brain’s functional networks respond to a series of complex audio and visual stimuli.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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There’s a place in your home for cherished ginger jars and beloved heirlooms—but this super functional spot isn’t it.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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D’Angelo Russell was available for the Lakers after missing Tuesday’s practice because of an illness.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
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Details: 3 stars; all three episodes air starting at 8 p.m. Nov. 13 on National Geographic and is available for streaming the next day on Hulu and Disney+.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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