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.
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Panthenol and hyaluronic acid soften and hydrate the lips, while spicy ginger and pepper oils plump them up with the meagerest, most manageable amount of tingling. Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025 Cal’s defense has been really solid, and the Golden Bears have a manageable schedule. Antonio Morales, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025 This foresight turns disruption into a manageable risk, not a reactive crisis. Tom Strohl, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 Lawrence targeted wide receiver Dyami Brown on a short pass that would have likely set up a manageable third down. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for manageable

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

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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 16 Sep. 2025.

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