# actionable

/ˈækʃənəbəɫ/ (US) · /ˈækʃənəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/actionable
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

describing a situation or piece of information that you can use to take a specific action or make a change.

For teachers: capable of being acted upon or providing a basis for a legal or practical response. Often used in legal contexts to describe evidence or claims that are sufficient to justify a court proceeding.

## Examples

- The report provides actionable data for improving safety.
- The lawyer argued that the evidence was not actionable because it lacked a clear link to the defendant.
- While the study identified several systemic issues, the committee found that the findings were not actionable without a significant increase in the department's annual budget.

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