usable

/'ju:z bl/

Thân thiện

The office has 500 square feet of usable space.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Fit or ready for use: Describes something that is in a condition suitable for its intended purpose.
   • Convenient for use or disposal: Indicates something is available and practical to use or get rid of.
   • Capable of being put to use: Suggests the potential or ability of something to be utilized.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable.
  • The toaster was still functional even after being dropped.
  • There are 2000 square feet of usable office space.

Advanced Usage

• "Usable byproducts": Refers to secondary products from a process that are not waste and can be utilized.
  • The factory aims to minimize waste by creating usable byproducts.

Variants and Related Words

• Usability (n): The quality of being easy to use or fit for use.
  • The software's usability was praised by all testers.
• Reusable (adj): Capable of being used again.
  • Please bring a reusable water bottle.

Synonyms

• Functional: In working order; able to perform its function.
• Operational: Ready for use; in active service.
• Serviceable: Fit for use; able to give good service.

Antonyms

• Unusable: Not fit for use.
• Broken: Not functioning; out of order.
• Defective: Having a fault or flaw that prevents proper use.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. convenient for use or disposal
   • the house is available after July 1
   • 2000 square feet of usable office space
2. 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
3. capable of being put to use
   • usable byproducts

Từ đồng nghĩa

• available
• useable
• functional
• operable
• operational