useable

Học thuật
Thân thiện
Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Fit or ready for use; capable of being used: Describes something that can be employed for its intended purpose, often implying it is in a satisfactory condition.
    • Convenient or suitable for use: Indicates that something is available and practical to utilize.
    • Capable of being put to use; serviceable: Suggests an item, often a byproduct or resource, has practical value and can be applied effectively.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The lawnmower is a bit rusty but still useable.
    • There are 2000 square feet of useable office space in the building.
    • The factory found a way to sell its useable byproducts.
Advanced Usage
  • "Useable" vs. "Usable": Both spellings are correct and interchangeable. "Usable" is more common in modern English, while "useable" is an accepted variant.

    • The software is useable on older operating systems. (The software is usable on older operating systems.)
  • In a technical or resource context: Often describes materials, space, or data that are not wasted and can be practically applied.

    • The engineer calculated the useable energy output of the system.
Variants and Related Words
  • Usable (adj): The more common spelling, identical in meaning to "useable".
  • Reusable (adj): Capable of being used more than once.
    • Please bring a reusable water bottle.
  • Usability (n): The degree to which something is easy or effective to use.
    • The usability of the new website is excellent.
Synonyms
  • Functional: In working order; operational.
  • Serviceable: Adequate for use; fit for its purpose.
  • Operational: Ready for use; in working condition.
  • Available: Able to be used or obtained.
Antonyms
  • Unusable: Not fit for use; broken or impractical.
  • Defective: Faulty and not working correctly.
  • Inoperable: Not functioning; incapable of being used.
Related Phrases
  • In working order: Functioning properly.
    • After the repair, the machine was back in working order and fully useable.
  • Fit for purpose: Suitable for the task it is intended for.
    • The tools were basic but useable and fit for purpose.
Adjective
  1. convenient for use or disposal
    • the house is available after July 1
    • 2000 square feet of usable office space
  2. capable of being put to use
    • usable byproducts
  3. 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

Từ gần giống

Từ chứa "useable"