ACTIONABLE Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

actionable

adjective

ˈak-sh(ə-)nə-bəl

Definition of actionable

as in useful

capable of being put to use or account the authorities had no actionable intelligence with which to foil the terrorist plot

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Recent Examples of actionable Most of what’s actionable comes from the signal that might be poking through. — Ben Gretch, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 An intelligence layer built on top of fragmented operational data produces answers that sound actionable and are not. — William Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026 But experts say the results often provide little meaningful or actionable information. — Cathy Cassata, HEALTH, 21 Aug. 2026 Stephanie Keith | Bloomberg | Getty Images Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. — Kevin Stankiewicz,jeff Marks, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for actionable

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Adjective

The most useful example turned out to be something Alexa had previously done very well.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026
Removing dye, however, is only useful to recycling if the process does not destroy the cellulose along with it.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of useful

Adjective

The approach can be especially applicable when several providers in one area use similar equipment.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
In court Friday, Rothblatt said prosecutors determined Company A had paid all applicable income taxes to the IRS on time, and that any personal income taxes that had been owed by Individual B were paid up in following years.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of applicable

Adjective

Turning the measured effect into a practical quantum-control tool will require researchers to understand and manage the remaining optical imperfections.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
The upcoming holidays will test AI's practical advantage in navigating uncertainty and building resilient retail businesses.

— Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of practical

Adjective

Designed for future growth, the laboratory positions Auburn to meet increasing demand for applied research and technology development in aerospace and defense.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
FutureTex will work with domestic manufacturers to commercialize applied research, modernize facilities and equipment—plus incorporate digital infrastructure and other emerging technologies into production.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026

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