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actionable

/ˈæk.ʃən.ə.bəl/

[/ˈæk.ʃən.ə.bəl/]

ready to act on

Advancedadjective

Definition

Describing information or advice that can be put into practice or acted upon directly.

Example

The survey produced actionable insights that the marketing team implemented within a week.

The survey produced actionable insights that the marketing team implemented within a week.

Etymology

From 'action' plus '-able'; the business sense became common in the late twentieth century.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in business analytics and consulting.

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