Usable: meaning, definitions and examples

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usable

[ ˈjuːzəbəl ]

^{Context #1}

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.

^{Context #2}

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.

^{Context #3}

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.