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USEABLE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Convenient for use or disposal
Example:
2000 square feet of usable office space
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Similar:
disposable (free or available for use or disposition)
Derivation:
use (put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Fit or ready for use or service
Example:
the dishwasher is now in working order
Synonyms:
functional; operable; operational; usable; useable
Classified under:
Similar:
serviceable (ready for service or able to give long service)
Derivation:
use (put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose)
useableness (the quality of being able to provide good service)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Capable of being put to use
Example:
usable byproducts
Synonyms:
usable; useable
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
useful; utile (being of use or service)
Derivation:
use (put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose)
useableness (the quality of being able to provide good service)
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