actionable
Say it: AK-shuh-nuh-bul /ˈækʃənəbəl/ · adjective
What “actionable” means
Clear and practical enough to do something about.
More precisely: Clear and practical enough to be acted on.
Example: “"Be better" isn't feedback; give me something actionable.”
When to use it
At work, when feedback, advice or information gives someone a clear next step. It is practical but slightly formal.
Similar words
practical, concrete, usable
Quick check
A colleague says your poster's heading needs larger lettering so people can read it from the doorway. That feedback is…
actionable or aspirational?
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actionable
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