manageable

adjective

man·​age·​able ˈma-ni-jə-bəl How to pronounce manageable (audio)
Synonyms of manageablenext
: capable of being managed
manageability
ˌma-ni-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce manageable (audio)
noun
manageableness
ˈma-ni-jə-bəl-nəs How to pronounce manageable (audio)
noun
manageably
ˈma-ni-jə-blē How to pronounce manageable (audio)
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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If your revenue has legitimately decreased, forcing a reconciliation can immediately reduce your daily ACH burden to a manageable level. — Nathan Mor, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 When a manageable investment can bring a decent return, producers can risk something unfamiliar, and audiences can afford to try it. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 Raising retirement ages and restraining entitlement growth make the debt more manageable. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2026 Giving yourself the space to settle down and consider your options can make the process feel more manageable. — Kriti Kumar, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for manageable

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of manageable was in 1593

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“Manageable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manageable. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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