achievable

/ə'tʃi:vəbl/

Thân thiện

This goal is achievable with careful planning.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Capable of being accomplished or attained: Describes something that can be successfully completed, reached, or realized.
   • Possible to do: Indicates that a task, goal, or outcome is within the realm of possibility, given the available means, time, or effort.

Usage

• As a predicate adjective: Often follows a linking verb like "is," "seems," or "makes."
  • The goal is achievable.
  • This makes the target more achievable.
• As an attributive adjective: Used directly before a noun to describe it.
  • We set an achievable objective.
  • They presented an achievable plan.

Examples

• General Use:
  • With hard work, a high grade is achievable.
  • The project deadline is tight but still achievable.
  • We need to break down the problem into achievable steps.
• In Specific Contexts:
  • Financial independence is an achievable dream with proper planning. (Finance/Personal Goals)
  • The scientist argued that a cure is achievable within a decade. (Science/Research)
  • For the team, winning the championship is a difficult but achievable goal. (Sports)

Advanced Usage

• "Easily achievable": Used to emphasize that very little effort or few obstacles are involved.
  • The first milestone is easily achievable.
• "Realistically achievable": Used to stress that something is possible based on a practical, sober assessment, not just optimism.
  • We must set realistically achievable targets for the quarter.
• "Make something achievable": A common collocation where an action (planning, funding, teamwork) enables a goal to become possible.
  • Proper funding will make this mission achievable.

Variants and Related Words

• Achieve (verb): To successfully bring about or reach a desired objective.
  • She worked hard to achieve her aims.
• Achievement (noun): A thing done successfully, typically with effort or skill.
  • Winning the award was a great achievement.
• Attainable (adjective): Very similar in meaning to "achievable," often used interchangeably.
  • The price reduction made the product more attainable.

Synonyms

• Attainable
• Feasible
• Realizable
• Doable
• Possible
• Within reach

Antonyms

• Unachievable
• Impossible
• Unattainable
• Impracticable

Common Collocations and Phrases

• Achievable goal/target/objective: The most frequent pairing.
  • Set small, achievable goals to build momentum.
• Achievable within [a timeframe]: Specifies the period for completion.
  • The software update is achievable within two weeks.
• Consider something achievable: To hold the opinion that something can be done.
  • Do you consider this outcome achievable?

Học thuật

Adjective

1. capable of existing or taking place or proving true; possible to do

Từ đồng nghĩa

• accomplishable
• doable
• manageable
• realizable