Usable: meaning, definitions and examples
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usable
[ ˈjuːzəbəl ]
in general use
Able to be used or put into effect; practical.
Synonyms
applicable, functional, practical, serviceable
Examples of usage
- These products are safe, reliable, and usable.
- The software has a simple interface that makes it very usable.
- The instructions were clear and the equipment was easily usable.
computing
Capable of being used.
Synonyms
accessible, functional, user-friendly
Examples of usage
- The new app is very user-friendly and highly usable.
- The website's layout is intuitive and extremely usable.
easily handled or managed
Capable of being handled, managed, or dealt with.
Synonyms
dealable, manageable, practicable, workable
Examples of usage
- The situation was difficult but ultimately usable.
- Despite the challenges, the data was still usable for analysis.
Translations
Translations of the word "usable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 utilizável
🇮🇳 उपयोगी
🇩🇪 verwendbar
🇮🇩 dapat digunakan
🇺🇦 придатний
🇵🇱 użyteczny
🇯🇵 使用可能な (shiyou kanou na)
🇫🇷 utilisable
🇪🇸 utilizable
🇹🇷 kullanılabilir
🇰🇷 사용할 수 있는 (sayonghal su inneun)
🇸🇦 قابل للاستخدام
🇨🇿 použitelný
🇸🇰 použiteľný
🇨🇳 可用的 (kě yòng de)
🇸🇮 uporaben
🇮🇸 nytjanlegur
🇰🇿 пайдалануға жарамды
🇬🇪 გამოყენებადი
🇦🇿 istifadə edilə bilən
🇲🇽 utilizable
Word origin
The word 'usable' originated from the Middle English word 'usen', meaning 'to use'. It first appeared in the 15th century. Over time, 'usable' evolved to its current form and usage, becoming a common adjective to describe something that can be effectively utilized or put into practical application.
See also: abuse, disuse, disused, misuse, misused, overuse, peruse, reusableness, reuse, reusing, underuse, unusable, unused, usability, usage, used, useful, usefully, usefulness, useless, uselessness, users, using, usual, utensil, utilize.