SERVICEABLE Synonyms: 211 Similar and Opposite Words

serviceable

adjective

ˈsər-və-sə-bəl

Definition of serviceable

as in useful

capable of being put to use or account be sure to wear serviceable shoes if you're going to be walking on the rocks along the shore

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as in available

capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose a perfectly serviceable, if old, set of screwdrivers worked fine for repairing the door

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as in adequate

of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards the acting was serviceable, although not particularly inspired

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Recent Examples of serviceable In some cases, the appropriate intervention may involve a connector, harness, enclosure, cooling component or serviceable module rather than disposal of an entire pack. — Oleksandr Chumachenko, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Hopkins has been fine and serviceable when playing on the wings this year, but not nearly as productive. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 Kansas City’s Michael Wacha — under contract for 2027 with a $14 million club option in 2028 — also fits the mold of serviceable, affordable and controllable. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 31 July 2026 According to Nilsson, a few of these parks were reaching their serviceable life span and needed maintenance. — Bella Decrescenzo, The Providence Journal, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for serviceable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for serviceable

Adjective

That control system aims to extract more useful energy from each combustion cycle.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
An analyst who can check something in a minute will check it, and then check the thing the first answer suggested, and the useful finding tends to turn up two or three steps in.

— David Zwick, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of useful

Adjective

Newcastle were not content, though, and with Woltemade made available, an attacker was sought.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Bonnell also uses a belt drive as standard equipment for quieter, lower-maintenance operation, with an optional 520 chain conversion available for riders who prefer a more traditional setup.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of available

Adjective

Asked why the public should trust internal auditing as an adequate replacement for public oversight, given that many agencies allowed their own officers’ conduct to go unchecked for years, Flock did not respond.

— Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Whether through psychological detachment, restorative activities like sauna, or adequate sleep, recovery protects the capacities leaders need to operate effectively.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of adequate

Adjective

The approach can be especially applicable when several providers in one area use similar equipment.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
In court Friday, Rothblatt said prosecutors determined Company A had paid all applicable income taxes to the IRS on time, and that any personal income taxes that had been owed by Individual B were paid up in following years.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of applicable

Adjective

They’re also treated like bicycles and are required to have operable pedals, for instance.

— Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2026
In Florida, e-bikes are defined as a bicycle or tricycle with fully operable pedals, a seat or saddle and an electric motor of less than 750 watts.

— Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of operable

Adjective

Jeremy Jacquet looks like a decent replacement for Ibrahima Konate and getting Ronald Araujo on loan provides extra cover given the defensive injuries.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Cease has been decent against Guardians hitters, holding them to 26 hits in 105 at-bats, but only nine of them have been for extra bases.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of decent

Adjective

Designed for future growth, the laboratory positions Auburn to meet increasing demand for applied research and technology development in aerospace and defense.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
FutureTex will work with domestic manufacturers to commercialize applied research, modernize facilities and equipment—plus incorporate digital infrastructure and other emerging technologies into production.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of applied

Adjective

The ride quality in my tester was more than satisfactory; a good thing given the infamous Atlanta traffic.

— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026
Esther’s sudden fortune and failure — which arrives via mail in two envelopes on the same day — is unrealistic, and her story isn’t resolved in a satisfactory way at the end.

— Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2026