viable

Intermediate

/ˈvaɪ.ə.bəl/

adjective
able to work as intended or able to succeed

viable in a sentence

  • “In order to make the company viable, it will unfortunately be necessary to reduce staffing levels.”
  • “I am afraid your plan is not commercially / economically / financially / politically viable.”

What does “viable” mean?

viable (adjective) means able to work as intended or able to succeed. It is pronounced /ˈvaɪ.ə.bəl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "viable" mean?
viable (adjective) means: able to work as intended or able to succeed
How do you pronounce "viable"?
"viable" is pronounced /ˈvaɪ.ə.bəl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "viable" in a sentence?
Here is "viable" used in a sentence: In order to make the company viable, it will unfortunately be necessary to reduce staffing levels.

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