usable
adjective
us·able
ˈyü-zə-bəl 
variants
or less commonly useable
1
: capable of being used
2
: convenient and practicable for use
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Examples of usable in a Sentence
Is any of this junk usable?
although the spade is usable as a snow shovel, it doesn't do a very good job
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Transferring simulations and real world data into usable applications like AVs (Sim-to-Real) will require fundamental research in new methodologies (academia), with funding and test support from industry and government bodies.
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Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
In this case, the base material could be cork, cactus fibers, apple peels, mushrooms, pineapple fibers, or other sources, typically processed into a slurry and treated or layered with various chemicals (sometimes including plastics) to form a usable faux-leather product.
—Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 2024
Edge Support Edge support is critical for maximizing usable mattress space and ensuring durability.
—Rachel Tavel, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024
Similarly, Black Ops 6 skins and weaponry will also be usable in Call of Duty: Warzone.
—Cade Onder, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
In this case, the base material could be cork, cactus fibers, apple peels, mushrooms, pineapple fibers, or other sources, typically processed into a slurry and treated or layered with various chemicals (sometimes including plastics) to form a usable faux-leather product.
—Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 2024
Edge Support Edge support is critical for maximizing usable mattress space and ensuring durability.
—Rachel Tavel, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024
Similarly, Black Ops 6 skins and weaponry will also be usable in Call of Duty: Warzone.
—Cade Onder, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/usable. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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