manageable

adjective

man·​age·​able ˈma-ni-jə-bəl How to pronounce manageable (audio)
: capable of being managed
manageability noun
manageableness noun
manageably adverb

Examples of manageable in a Sentence

We bought smaller, more manageable suitcases. They divided the students into three manageable groups. The conditioner makes your hair more manageable.
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Small, manageable actions that can be completed in minutes. Shira Gill, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024 Fractional Ownership and Broader Access: Tokenization breaks down investment barriers by allowing fractional ownership, meaning smaller, more manageable investments. Alexandra Andhov, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 When to Contact a Healthcare Provider While mild frostbite may be manageable at home, moderate to severe frostbite requires treatment from a healthcare provider. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Nov. 2024 Start with what's manageable, perhaps using the transition time between tasks as mindfulness moments, and gradually build from there. Nik Ershov, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for manageable 

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of manageable was in 1598

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“Manageable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manageable. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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