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[ adjective ] able to be put to use

Synonyms

useable

Examples

"usable byproducts"

Used in print

(Raymond C. Binder et al., editors, Proceedings...)

Sintered porous metals should be usable in_principle .

(LeRoy Fothergill, "Biological Warfare", in Peter...)

The same delivery vehicles - whether they be airplanes , submarines or guided_missiles - should be usable .

Related terms

useful

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[ adjective ] fit or ready for use or service

Examples

"the toaster was still functional even after being dropped" "the lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable" "an operational aircraft" "the dishwasher is now in working order"

Related terms

serviceable

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[ adjective ] convenient for use or disposal

Synonyms

useable available

Examples

"the house is available after July 1" "2000 square feet of usable office space"

Related terms

disposable

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