Usable Meaning in English

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Definition

Something that is usable can be used for its intended purpose; it is fit, suitable, or in good enough condition to use.

Usage & Nuances

'Usable' is more formal than 'useful,' and means something can be used (condition/function), not that it is helpful. Often seen in technical, legal, or practical contexts. Avoid confusing with 'useful,' which describes value or helpfulness.

• Spanish: utilizable - usable
• Portuguese (BR): utilizável - usável
• Portuguese (PT): utilizável - usável
• Chinese (Simplified): 可用的 - 可使用的
• Chinese (Traditional): 可用的 - 可使用的
• Hindi: उपयोगी - इस्तेमाल के लायक
• Arabic: صالح للاستخدام - قابل للاستخدام
• Bengali: ব্যবহারযোগ্য
• Russian: пригодный для использования - используемый
• Japanese: 使用可能な - 使える
• Vietnamese: có thể sử dụng - dùng được
• Korean: 사용 가능한 - 쓸 수 있는
• Turkish: kullanılabilir
• Urdu: قابل استعمال
• Indonesian: dapat digunakan - layak pakai

Example Sentences

The water is still usable after boiling.

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We need usable chairs for the meeting room.

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Some of these old tools are pretty worn, but they're still usable.

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The apartment looks messy, but everything inside is totally usable.

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The information on this site is barely usable on mobile phones.

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Is this computer still usable?

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