workable
adjective
work·able
ˈwər-kə-bəl 
1
: capable of being worked
a workable material
2
: practicable, feasible
a workable system
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I think the plan is quite workable.
Chill the cookie dough until it is more workable.
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John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
Nash has a workable solution in mind for the deep inequality afflicting the music industry.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2024
But the hottest swimwear designs haven’t always been workable.
—WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Hold a meeting to discuss these points, where the end goal is to reach a workable resolution for all.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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workable
adjective
work·able
ˈwər-kə-bəl
1
: capable of being worked
2
: feasible
a workable solution to the problem
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