Manageable Meaning
/ˈmænɪd͡ʒəbl̩/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjCapable of being managed or controlled.
adjCapable of being done or fulfilled; achievable.
Sentence Examples
Memorising the cards in a deck in order is certainly a difficult task, but manageable.
It is a perfectly manageable task.
Break down your tasks into smaller, manageable chunks.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The project was ____ because of its small size and very clear goals.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The workload was ____ for the most part, allowing more than enough time for rest and other activities.
Word Origin & History
From manage + -able.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Like any outdoor activity, geocaching involves some inherent risk, and many geocachers enjoy manageable risks."
— 2011, Terry Marsh, Geocaching in the UK, page 113:
"But these words didn't follow the precepts of the metric system, the official standard for demarcating the universe into manageable, studyable chunks."
— 2023 January 10, Adam Rogers, “Move over, megatons”, in Business Insider, archived from the original on 19 Apr 2023:
"While some of these moves will be prompted by, for instance, releasing equity to help children get on the property ladder, David Fell, Hamptons' senior analyst, says many will probably be downsizing to reduce mortgage payments to a more manageable level."
— 2023 November 25, Alexandra Goss, “Downsizers’ dilemma”, in FT Weekend (House & Home section), London: The Financial Times Ltd., →ISSN, →OCLC, page 1:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The project was ____ because of its small size and very clear goals.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The workload was ____ for the most part, allowing more than enough time for rest and other activities.