# doable

/ˈduəbəɫ/ (US) · /dˈuːəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/doable
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

possible to do or achieve. You use this when a task seems realistic and you have enough time or money to finish it.

For teachers: capable of being performed or accomplished; feasible. Typically used in spoken or casual written contexts.

## Examples

- The project is difficult, but it is definitely doable.
- We need to check if finishing the report by Friday is doable with our current staff.
- While the initial proposal seemed overly ambitious, breaking the work into smaller phases made the entire transition much more doable for the department.

## Usage notes

- Often follows a linking verb like 'be', 'seem', or 'look'.

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