manageable

adjective

man·​age·​able ˈma-ni-jə-bəl How to pronounce manageable (audio)
: capable of being managed
manageability noun
manageableness noun
manageably 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.
Recent Examples on the Web It's got to be a principled line that’s judicially manageable, that the court thinks won't have too many negative downstream consequences. USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024 The air is filled with a fine white powder — the smallest particles released by crushing bottles and jars into manageable pieces. Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for manageable 

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Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of manageable was in 1598

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“Manageable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manageable. Accessed 3 May. 2024.

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