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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However, adding just $20,000 in private loans changes the equation dramatically: Additional monthly payment: $260 Remaining for savings: $1,022 While still manageable, this reduces your financial security and may make emergencies more difficult to weather. Scott White, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025 The Senators get a player who can help them now and possibly beyond for a manageable cost. Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025 Watching the three daughters is a manageable task, but Sam’s real challenge is navigating the complex relationship between his two employers, David and his wife Dianne (Amanda Peet). Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025 Harley has also adjusted the camshaft profile to help generate chunky yet manageable torque at low RPMs, and that’s simply because the Road Glide RR is intended to be more linear for the roads. New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for manageable

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 12 Mar. 2025.

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