Addressable: meaning, definitions and examples
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addressable
[ əˈdrɛsəb(ə)l ]
data storage
Capable of being accessed or located by a unique address.
Synonyms
accessible, locatable, reachable.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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addressable |
Use this word when referring to an issue or problem that can be dealt with or managed. Common in technical and business contexts.
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accessible |
Use this in situations where something can be easily reached or used. Often used in contexts related to physical access or usability.
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locatable |
This word is suitable when referring to the ability to find the exact position or location of something.
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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.
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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.