actionable
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˈæk.ʃə.nə.bəl/ / /ˈæk.ʃən.ə.bəl/
adj
Etymology: From action + -able. Compare Late Latin actionabilis. See action.
- Able to be acted on; able to be used as the basis for taking action.
“By 1996 most of Unscom’s leads had dried up and my need for actionable information was such that the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS) agreed to deal with me directly.”
- Affording grounds for legal action.
“I'm sure it's not good of me to write that he's a lush, but is it actionable?”
“Clearly the libelous book is actionable, but I'm not commenting on anything to do with legal issues.”
noun
Etymology: From action + -able. Compare Late Latin actionabilis. See action.
- That can be acted on; that can be used as the basis for taking action.
“A comprehensive set of key actionables for achieving healthier environments is provided accordingly.”