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manageable

/ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/
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adjective

Easy to control, handle, or deal with. Something manageable is not too difficult or too large for one person or situation.

  • The workload is manageable this week.
  • The new budget is manageable.
  • Her symptoms are manageable with rest.

Adinary Nuance

Manageable is about something being easy enough to handle in practice. It is close to easy, doable, and controllable, but it often suggests a problem, task, or amount that is not too hard. Writers choose manageable when they want to sound calm and realistic, especially in business, study, or health contexts.

In other languages

Vietnamese
có thể quản lý
Spanish
manejable
Chinese
可控的
Japanese
管理しやすい
Korean
관리 가능한

Etymology

Manageable comes from manage, which entered English from French in the 1500s. The suffix -able means “able to be.”

Common phrases

manageable workloadmanageable sizemanageable amountmanageable task

Synonyms

doable (opens in new tab)controllable (opens in new tab)easyworkable (opens in new tab)

Related words

manageable size (opens in new tab)manage (opens in new tab)control (opens in new tab)handle (opens in new tab)

Frequently asked questions

Is manageable the same as easy?
Not exactly. **Manageable** means something can be handled, even if it still needs effort.
Can I use manageable in business writing?
Yes. It is common in business, reports, and formal everyday English.
What is the difference between manageable and controllable?
**Manageable** means easy to deal with. **Controllable** means able to be kept in order or limited.
Can a problem be manageable?
Yes. A manageable problem is one you can deal with successfully.