actionable
adjective
ac·tion·able
ˈak-sh(ə-)nə-bəl 
1
: subject to or affording ground for an action or suit at law
2
: capable of being acted on
actionable information
Synonyms
Examples of actionable in a Sentence
Firing people because of their age is actionable.
We've received actionable information that the men are hiding in these mountains.
Recent Examples on the Web
Moreover, the information provided frequently led to actionable insights—in one case, prompting clinicians to prescribe anti-platelet drugs when hidden clots were discovered; in another, aiding in the proper placement of stents that were not flush against the arterial wall.
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IEEE Spectrum, 15 May 2024
Her number-one priority is ensuring that readers have access to accurate and actionable information to make the best health decisions.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 13 May 2024
How much are her ideals actually actionable for her?
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 May 2024
Collectively, the team will help further the brand's mission of providing critical people data and actionable insights to drive businesses forward.
—Sacramento Bee, 6 May 2024
This collaboration will not only benefit a single organization, but also provides value for the entire field by putting forth actionable resources to guide integrating digital measures of physical activity into clinical care, clinical research, and product development.
—Laurie Whitsel, STAT, 6 May 2024
More recently, Cisco led an initiative alongside Accenture, Google, IBM, and several other firms to study the impact of AI on dozens of information and communication technology jobs and eventually provide actionable training insights for workers and business leaders.
—John Kell, Fortune, 2 May 2024
This tool provides valuable insights into individual risk factors and offers actionable steps to manage and mitigate potential risks.
—Andrea Mandell, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024
Adding new software doesn’t always lead directly to actionable solutions.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024
IEEE Spectrum, 15 May 2024
Her number-one priority is ensuring that readers have access to accurate and actionable information to make the best health decisions.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 13 May 2024
How much are her ideals actually actionable for her?
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 May 2024
Collectively, the team will help further the brand's mission of providing critical people data and actionable insights to drive businesses forward.
—Sacramento Bee, 6 May 2024
This collaboration will not only benefit a single organization, but also provides value for the entire field by putting forth actionable resources to guide integrating digital measures of physical activity into clinical care, clinical research, and product development.
—Laurie Whitsel, STAT, 6 May 2024
More recently, Cisco led an initiative alongside Accenture, Google, IBM, and several other firms to study the impact of AI on dozens of information and communication technology jobs and eventually provide actionable training insights for workers and business leaders.
—John Kell, Fortune, 2 May 2024
This tool provides valuable insights into individual risk factors and offers actionable steps to manage and mitigate potential risks.
—Andrea Mandell, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024
Adding new software doesn’t always lead directly to actionable solutions.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024
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actionable
adjective
ac·tion·able
ˈak-shə-nə-bəl
: subject to or providing grounds for an action or suit at law
there is good sense in seeking generally to harmonize the standards of what amounts to actionable harassment—Faragher v. City of Boca Raton, 524 U.S. 755 (1998)
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