Searchable: meaning, definitions and examples

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searchable

 

[ ˈsəːrʧəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in the context of being able to be searched

Capable of being searched or found easily.

Synonyms

discoverable, findable, locatable.

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Word Description / Examples
searchable

This word is often used in the context of databases, websites, or documents where users can input queries to find specific information.

  • The database is fully searchable, making it easy to find relevant records.
  • We need to make sure our website is searchable to improve user experience.
discoverable

This term is frequently used in the context of information, locations, or content that can be found with some effort, often emphasizing ease of discovery.

  • The new feature makes hidden files more discoverable.
  • All the hidden treasures in the game are easily discoverable with the right tools.
findable

This word is typically used when describing how easy it is to find something in a physical or digital space. It focuses on the ease of locating the item.

  • We need to rearrange the store layout to make the products more findable.
  • The information on the website should be easily findable for users.
locatable

Usually used in more technical or precise contexts, this term emphasizes the ability to pinpoint the exact location of something.

  • The emergency equipment must be locatable at all times.
  • With the new GPS system, every package is locatable during shipment.

Examples of usage

  • Online databases have made information much more searchable.
  • This new software has greatly improved the searchable functionality of our website.

Translations

Translations of the word "searchable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pesquisável

🇮🇳 खोजने योग्य

🇩🇪 durchsuchbar

🇮🇩 dapat dicari

🇺🇦 пошуковий

🇵🇱 wyszukiwalny

🇯🇵 検索可能な

🇫🇷 recherchable

🇪🇸 buscable

🇹🇷 aranabilir

🇰🇷 검색 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للبحث

🇨🇿 vyhledávatelný

🇸🇰 vyhľadávateľný

🇨🇳 可搜索的

🇸🇮 iskalno

🇮🇸 leitanlegur

🇰🇿 іздеу мүмкіндігі бар

🇬🇪 ძიებადი

🇦🇿 axtarıla bilən

🇲🇽 buscable

Etymology

The word 'searchable' originated from the verb 'search', which has roots in Middle English and Old French. The suffix '-able' is used to form adjectives indicating capability or capacity. Therefore, 'searchable' refers to something that is capable of being searched or found easily.

See also: research, searcher, searchers, searching, searchlight.