Manageable

/ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Capable of being managed, controlled, or handled; easy to deal with.

The project was small and manageable, allowing the team to complete it ahead of schedule.

Able to be addressed or dealt with in a practical way.

The issues raised in the meeting seemed manageable, given the resources we have.

Worthy of management or control; not overwhelming or excessive.

Her workload was finally manageable after she delegated some tasks to her colleagues.

Derived from Middle English, from the verb manage + -able.

manageable tasks

Tasks that can be easily handled or dealt with.

manageable workload

A workload that is reasonable and not overwhelming.

manageable goals

Goals that are realistic and attainable.

manage

to be in charge of, to handle or control something.

management

the process of dealing with or controlling things or people.

manager

a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff.

Chill

The meeting was chill; everything was pretty manageable.

No sweat

The task was no sweat; it was all manageable.