Addressable: meaning, definitions and examples

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addressable

 

[ əˈdrɛsəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

data storage

Capable of being accessed or located by a unique address.

Synonyms

accessible, locatable, reachable.

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Word Description / Examples
addressable

Use this word when referring to an issue or problem that can be dealt with or managed. Common in technical and business contexts.

  • The bug in the software is addressable by the next update.
  • Employee concerns should be addressable through the new HR policy.
accessible

Use this in situations where something can be easily reached or used. Often used in contexts related to physical access or usability.

  • The website needs to be accessible to people with disabilities.
  • The library is easily accessible by public transport.
locatable

This word is suitable when referring to the ability to find the exact position or location of something.

  • The missing files were finally locatable on the backup server.
  • The treasure is locatable using the map we found.
reachable

Use this word to describe something that can be contacted or attained. It is often used in situations where achieving a goal, destination, or person is possible.

  • The customer service team is reachable 24/7.
  • Our vacation destination is easily reachable by car.

Examples of usage

  • The addressable memory in this computer is 4 GB.
  • With addressable storage, each byte can be accessed individually.

Translations

Translations of the word "addressable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 endereçável

🇮🇳 पता योग्य

🇩🇪 adressierbar

🇮🇩 dapat dialamatkan

🇺🇦 адресований

🇵🇱 adresowalny

🇯🇵 アドレス可能な

🇫🇷 adressable

🇪🇸 direccionable

🇹🇷 adreslenebilir

🇰🇷 주소 지정 가능

🇸🇦 قابل للتوجيه

🇨🇿 adresovatelný

🇸🇰 adresovateľný

🇨🇳 可寻址的

🇸🇮 naslovljiv

🇮🇸 stillaður

🇰🇿 мекенжайланатын

🇬🇪 მისამართვადი

🇦🇿 ünvanlana bilən

🇲🇽 direccionable

Etymology

The term 'addressable' originates from the word 'address', which dates back to Middle English and Old French, meaning a written or printed direction for finding a place. The suffix '-able' indicates the ability to be addressed or located. The concept of addressable memory and data storage emerged with the development of computers and digital technology in the 20th century.

See also: address, addressee, addressing, unaddressed.