SERVICEABLE Synonyms: 211 Similar and Opposite Words

serviceable

adjective

ˈsər-və-sə-bəl

Definition of serviceable

as in useful

capable of being put to use or account be sure to wear serviceable shoes if you're going to be walking on the rocks along the shore

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as in available

capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose a perfectly serviceable, if old, set of screwdrivers worked fine for repairing the door

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as in adequate

of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards the acting was serviceable, although not particularly inspired

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of serviceable In some cases, the appropriate intervention may involve a connector, harness, enclosure, cooling component or serviceable module rather than disposal of an entire pack. — Oleksandr Chumachenko, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Hopkins has been fine and serviceable when playing on the wings this year, but not nearly as productive. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 Kansas City’s Michael Wacha — under contract for 2027 with a $14 million club option in 2028 — also fits the mold of serviceable, affordable and controllable. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 31 July 2026 According to Nilsson, a few of these parks were reaching their serviceable life span and needed maintenance. — Bella Decrescenzo, The Providence Journal, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for serviceable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for serviceable

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

Perfumer Jérôme Epinette added two more scents — Embrace, and D’lish — to join the already available Thrill, Splash, Crush, Sweet, and Vibe.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
More than 200 titles will launch with Indonesian dubbing, with a wider slate available in Indonesian subtitles.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of available

Adjective

Asked why the public should trust internal auditing as an adequate replacement for public oversight, given that many agencies allowed their own officers’ conduct to go unchecked for years, Flock did not respond.

— Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Whether through psychological detachment, restorative activities like sauna, or adequate sleep, recovery protects the capacities leaders need to operate effectively.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of adequate

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

In Florida, e-bikes are defined as a bicycle or tricycle with fully operable pedals, a seat or saddle and an electric motor of less than 750 watts.

— Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
The vehicles were still operable, just without perks that had been included when the owners purchased their vehicles.

— Robert Ferris, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of operable

Adjective

There was a time when getting a decent electric dirt bike meant spending serious money.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
In the Arabic-speaking pic, Barhom stars as Hichem, a customs officer on the Algerian-Tunisian border, who tries to provide a decent life for his wife Leila and little daughter Zineb.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of decent

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

Definition of applied

Adjective

For the city, the move represents a satisfactory but temporary solution to a months-long dispute over the market’s location that came to a head last week.

— Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
But Olson cautioned people that investigations don’t guarantee a satisfactory outcome for consumers.

— Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026