actionable

adjective

ac·​tion·​able ˈak-sh(ə-)nə-bəl 

1

: subject to or affording ground for an action or suit at law

2

: capable of being acted on

actionable information

actionably

ˈak-sh(ə-)nə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• applicable
• applicative
• applied
• functional
• practicable
• practical
• serviceable
• ultrapractical
• usable
• useable
• useful
• workable
• working

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Governments made important agreements in Dubai, but the challenge now lies in turning those agreements into actionable, measurable outcomes. —María Mendiluce, Forbes, 23 Oct. 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, 23 Oct. 2024

Lakers Bronny James shines and Quincy Olivari makes a pitch to stay with the Lakers Oct. 19, 2024 So what are the actionable things within the team’s control? —Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024

This frees up managers to focus on deal inspection and strategic initiatives while ensuring reps receive personalized, actionable insights to improve their performance. —Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

action + -able

First Known Use

circa 1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Legal Definition

actionable

adjective

ac·​tion·​able ˈak-shə-nə-bəl 

: 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 harassment

—Faragher v. City of Boca Raton, 524 U.S. 755 (1998)