usable
us·a·ble
also use·a·ble (yo͞o′zə-bəl)adj.
1. Capable of being used: usable byproducts.
2. Fit for use; convenient to use: usable spare parts.
us′a·bil′i·ty, us′a·ble·ness n.
us′a·bly adv.
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usable
(ˈjuːzəbəl) oruseable
ˌusaˈbility, ˌuseaˈbility, ˈusableness, ˈuseableness n
ˈusably, ˈuseably adv
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us•a•ble
or use•a•ble
(ˈyu zə bəl)adj.
1. available or convenient for use.
2. capable of being used.
[1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French]
us`a•bil′i•ty, us′a•ble•ness, n.
us′a•bly, adv.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Adj. | 1. | usable - capable of being put to use; "usable byproducts" useful, utile - being of use or service; "the girl felt motherly and useful"; "a useful job"; "a useful member of society" |
| 2. |  usable - fit or ready for use or service; "the toaster was still functional even after being dropped"; "the lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable"; "an operational aircraft"; "the dishwasher is now in working order"serviceable - ready for service or able to give long service; "serviceable equipment"; "heavy serviceable fabrics" | |
| 3. |  usable - convenient for use or disposal; "the house is available after July 1"; "2000 square feet of usable office space"disposable - free or available for use or disposition; "every disposable piece of equipment was sent to the fire"; "disposable assets" |
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usable
adjective serviceable, working, functional, available, current, practical, valid, at your disposal, ready for use, in running order, fit for use, utilizable blackened, but still usable, cooking pots and other objects
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usable
also useableadjective
2. In a condition to be used:
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Translations
قابِل للإسْتِعْمال
použitelný
brugbar
felhasználható
nothæfur
kullanılabilir
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usable
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Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
use1
(juːz) verb1. to employ (something) for a purpose. What did you use to open the can?; Use your common sense!
2. to consume. We're using far too much electricity.
ˈusable adjectivethat can be used. Are any of these clothes usable?
used adjective1. employed or put to a purpose. This road is not used any more.
ˈuser nouna person who uses something. computer users; drug-users.
ˌuser-ˈfriendly adjective(of a computer, dictionary, system etc) that is easy or simple to use, understand etc. a user-friendly camera.
ˌuser ˈguide nouna list of instructions etc on how to use a particular product, system etc. The attached user guide explains how to install the program on your computer.
be used to (something) (ˈjuːstu)accustomed to. She isn't used to such hard work.
used to (ˈjuːstu) – negative short forms usedn't to, ~usen't to (ˈjuːsntu)– (I, he etc) was in the habit of (doing something); (I, he etc) was (usually) in a particular position, state etc. I used to swim every day; She used not to be so forgetful; They used to play golf, didn't they?; Didn't you use(d) to live near me?; There used to be a butcher's shop there, didn't there?
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