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actionable

adjective
ac·​tion·​able | \ ˈak-sh(É™-)nÉ™-bÉ™l How to pronounce actionable (audio) \

Definition of actionable

1 : subject to or affording ground for an action or suit at law
2 : capable of being acted on actionable information

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Other Words from actionable

actionably \ -​blÄ“ How to pronounce actionably (audio) \ adverb

Examples of actionable in a Sentence

Firing people because of their age is actionable. We've received actionable information that the men are hiding in these mountains.

Recent Examples on the Web

As a leading indicator, the yield-curve metric has yet to fail but does little to predict actionable timing. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Econometer: Is the yield curve change a sign of a recession?," 23 Aug. 2019 But newer satellite systems like Planet’s gather daily images at 3 meters per pixel, providing actionable data for environmental regulators. Tim Fernholz, Quartz, "Satellites show Brazil’s deforestation has only gotten worse since Bolsonaro took office," 14 Aug. 2019 In schools with a high number of actionable water sources, the fixtures would be replaced if a capital project were to be undertaken. Erika Butler, baltimoresun.com, "Elevated lead levels in some Harford school water sources not a cause for concern, assistant superintendent says," 9 Aug. 2019 The illuminating report details actionable ways in which women can navigate complicated workplace dynamics and excel in executive-level roles. Stephanie Walden, USA TODAY, "What everyone can learn from a new report on women’s leadership styles," 15 July 2019 All that takes time, to the point where customers often get a good look at something that happened yesterday, but not much actionable intelligence. Tim Fernholz, Quartz, "To better connect with the Earth, these satellites will look up, not down," 5 Aug. 2019 Because the company didn’t know what developers may have what data, the group also didn’t believe notifying users would give any actionable benefit to the end users, the people said. Robert Mcmillan, WSJ, "Google Exposed User Data, Feared Repercussions of Disclosing to Public," 8 Oct. 2018 In his order denying the motion, the judge ruled the statement was non-actionable opinion. Jack Greiner, Cincinnati.com, "Strictly Legal: Bizarre ruling in Virginia," 9 July 2019 Finally, non-compliance from companies should result in sanctions or other actionable consequences. Wired Opinion, WIRED, "How to Protect Our Kids' Data and Privacy," 7 July 2019

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First Known Use of actionable

circa 1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for actionable

action + -able

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actionable

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of actionable

law : giving a reason to bring an action or a lawsuit against someone
chiefly US, formal : able to be used as a basis or reason for doing something

actionable

adjective
ac·​tion·​able | \ ˈak-shÉ™-nÉ™-bÉ™l How to pronounce actionable (audio) \

Legal Definition of actionable

: subject to or providing grounds for an action or suit at law there is good sense in seeking generally to harmonize the standards of what amounts to actionable harassmentFaragher v. City of Boca Raton, 524 U.S. 755 (1998)

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