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SERVICEABLE

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Dictionary entry overview: What does serviceable mean?

• SERVICEABLE (adjective)
The adjective SERVICEABLE has 3 senses:

1. ready for service or able to give long service
2. capable of being put to good use
3. intended or able to serve a purpose without elaboration

Familiarity information: SERVICEABLE used as an adjective is uncommon.

Dictionary entry details

• SERVICEABLE (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Ready for service or able to give long service

Context examples:

serviceable equipment / heavy serviceable fabrics

Similar:

durable; long-wearing (serviceable for a long time)

functional; in working order; operable; operational; usable; useable (fit or ready for use or service)

Also:

functional (designed for or capable of a particular function or use)

practical (concerned with actual use or practice)

useful; utile (being of use or service)

Antonym:

unserviceable (not ready for service)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Capable of being put to good use

Context example:

a serviceable kitchen gadget

Similar:

useful; utile (being of use or service)

Sense 3

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Meaning:

Intended or able to serve a purpose without elaboration

Context example:

serviceable low-heeled shoes

Similar:

practical (concerned with actual use or practice)

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