Workable Meaning in English

word

US

ˈwɝkəbəɫ

WUR-kuh-buhl

UK

wˈɜːkəbəl

WUR-kuh-buhl

Definition

Something that is workable is practical or possible to use or achieve in a real situation.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used for ideas, solutions, or plans; more practical than theoretical. Common phrases: 'workable solution', 'workable plan'. Less forceful than 'perfect' or 'ideal', just means it's good enough to be used.

• Spanish: viable - factible - realizable
• Portuguese (BR): viável - praticável
• Portuguese (PT): viável - praticável
• Chinese (Simplified): 可行的 - 能用的
• Chinese (Traditional): 可行的 - 能用的
• Hindi: कार्यक्षम - उपयोगी
• Arabic: قابل للتنفيذ - عملي
• Bengali: কার্যকর - ব্যবহারযোগ্য
• Russian: осуществимый - приемлемый - практичный
• Japanese: 実用的 - 実現可能
• Vietnamese: khả thi - thực tế
• Korean: 실행 가능한 - 실용적인
• Turkish: uygulanabilir - işe yarar
• Urdu: قابل عمل - قابل استعمال
• Indonesian: dapat diterapkan - layak

Example Sentences

We need a workable plan for tomorrow's event.

basic

This solution is not perfect, but it is workable.

basic

Is it workable to finish the project this week?

basic

Let’s talk until we come up with a workable idea.

natural

After some fixes, the app became workable again.

natural

It’s not ideal, but it’s the only workable option we have right now.

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