controllable

adjective

Definition of controllablenext
as in manageable

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for controllable
  1. manageable
  2. tractable
  3. teachable
  4. tame
  5. docile
  6. compliant
  7. obedient
  8. amenable
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of manageable
Adjective
  • This should make the engine more tractable throughout the rev range, and that’s not taking into consideration an optional race exhaust setup—for track use only, nudge nudge—that bumps those figures up to 126 horsepower and 73 lb-ft of torque, while shaving another 10 pounds.
    Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • LLMs are much less tractable, much less reliable black boxes.
    Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 17 Sep. 2024
Definition of tractable
Adjective
  • Humble, teachable, likeable, connected with Riley and, of course, as daringly bonkers as his seven-yard touchdown run on fourth and one that clinched the win with 8:22 remaining.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024
  • According to the league's website, an exemplary Indy City Futbol player is one who is enthusiastic; has a positive and welcoming attitude to people from all backgrounds, religions, orientations and experiences; is teachable; and is willing to stand up to or alert the league to bullies and jerks.
    Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Definition of teachable
Adjective
  • The tame styling paired well with an efficient yet enjoyable powertrain, and just the right amount of interior tech and luxury for the pricing.
    Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
  • And for a show that started on the relatively tame confines of network TV?
    Trent Moore, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of tame
Adjective
  • Humans still seem pretty empowered in this future, where robots are advanced enough to do everything — including developing complex emotions — but have remained a docile servant class.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Continued authoritarianism, corruption, incompetence, unprofessionalism, and lack of reform outrage all Ukrainians, even those in his traditionally more docile base in the east and the south.
    Rajan Menon, Foreign Affairs, 11 Oct. 2011
Definition of docile
Adjective
  • By avoiding fines and penalties and staying ahead as a compliant finance expert, leaders can ensure regulatory adherence and maintain industry credibility.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The Browns further maintain that even if their constitutional arguments fall short, they should be deemed compliant with the Modell law.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of compliant
Adjective
  • Feeding into Milioti’s volatile performance, her costumes chart a journey from obedient heiress to homicidal mob boss, culminating in her violent retribution against Oz in the show’s penultimate episode.
    Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Even so, our exercises did not suggest that any authoritarian would command a uniformly obedient federal workforce.
    Barton Gellman, Washington Post, 30 July 2024
Definition of obedient
Adjective
  • Don’t force dress-up Some pets are amenable to a little dress-up and may do just fine strutting in costume.
    Julia Lamont, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Despite hiring Scott Boras last year, Alonso might be amenable to acknowledging these concerns and giving the Mets something resembling a hometown discount.
    Jerry Beach, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Definition of amenable
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