Doable: meaning, definitions and examples
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doable
[ ˈduːəbəl ]
in work or tasks
Able to be done or carried out successfully; feasible.
Synonyms
achievable, attainable, feasible, possible.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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doable |
Used in informal settings to describe tasks or goals that can be accomplished with a reasonable amount of effort. It's often used when encouraging others or oneself.
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achievable |
Used primarily in formal or professional settings to describe goals or objectives that can be successfully reached, often implying that there are specific steps to follow.
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feasible |
Used in both formal and technical contexts to discuss whether a plan, project, or idea can be successfully executed, usually considering practical constraints and resources.
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possible |
A general term used in both formal and informal settings to describe something that can happen or be done. It indicates potential without specifying the level of effort required.
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attainable |
Used in somewhat formal settings to describe aspirations and objectives that can be realistically reached, often suggesting a sense of realism and possibility.
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Examples of usage
- It's a challenging project, but definitely doable.
- With enough time and resources, the task is doable.
- I believe the plan is doable with some adjustments.
- It may seem difficult, but it is definitely doable.
- The deadline is tight, but the task is still doable.
Translations
Translations of the word "doable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 factível
🇮🇳 संभव
🇩🇪 machbar
🇮🇩 dapat dilakukan
🇺🇦 здійсненний
🇵🇱 wykonalny
🇯🇵 実行可能な
🇫🇷 faisable
🇪🇸 factible
🇹🇷 yapılabilir
🇰🇷 실행 가능한
🇸🇦 قابل للتنفيذ
🇨🇿 proveditelný
🇸🇰 uskutočniteľný
🇨🇳 可行
🇸🇮 izvedljivo
🇮🇸 framkvæmanlegt
🇰🇿 орындалатын
🇬🇪 შესასრულებელი
🇦🇿 mümkün
🇲🇽 factible
Etymology
The word 'doable' originates from the combination of 'do' and the suffix '-able', which means 'capable of'. It first appeared in the mid-19th century in American English, used to describe tasks or projects that are achievable or feasible. Over time, 'doable' has become a popular term in informal and professional contexts to convey the idea of something being possible to accomplish.
See also: do, dose, outdo, outdoable, overdo, overdoing, redo, undo, undoable.