specific enough that we can actually do something about it

actionable

adjective|/ˈæk.ʃən.ə.bəl/

Something concrete enough to act upon

Examples

In a meeting

We need actionable feedback, not just general complaints.

Over coffee

That advice is great, but is it actionable? What do I actually do?

Why this word

useful

actionable means information that enables specific next steps, while useful is vague about practical application

practical

actionable specifies that something can be directly acted upon with clear steps, while practical is broader about feasibility

clear

actionable emphasizes being specific enough to execute on, while clear only means understandable

Usage tip

Use to distinguish concrete, implementable information from vague or theoretical ideas

Etymology

English: action (from Latin actio) + -able (capable of being)

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