as in useful
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
this wall map of the bay is for decoration only—it's not employable for actual navigation
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Recent Examples of employable
While some universities now offer cybersecurity degrees, bootcamps and certifications are often faster, cheaper, and more focused on employable skills.
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Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
And while the school is saving money, the student is picking up an employable skill which could help them gain some measure of autonomy.
—Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Link local history with employable skills.
—Khaitsa Wasiyo, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The clubs can open a pathway to developing focus, creativity, and employable skills, and the positive social relationships that students develop in the clubs are priceless.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
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Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
And while the school is saving money, the student is picking up an employable skill which could help them gain some measure of autonomy.
—Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Link local history with employable skills.
—Khaitsa Wasiyo, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The clubs can open a pathway to developing focus, creativity, and employable skills, and the positive social relationships that students develop in the clubs are priceless.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for employable
Adjective
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Share helpful, relevant content that is useful to your customers.—
Ryan Ferrier,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The Kagi founder suggested that licensing Google Search could allow entities of all sizes to have genuinely useful custom search tools.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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With the SiriusXM deal, the show will continue to be available on Spotify, as well as YouTube, Apple Podcasts and other audio platforms.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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Backyard Baseball ‘97 is back, with releases of the classic computer game on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 systems available Thursday.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2025
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“Employable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employable. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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