viable
Say it: VY-uh-bul /ˈvaɪəbəl/ · adjective
What “viable” means
Able to work well and keep going.
More precisely: Able to work successfully; practical and sustainable.
Example: “The idea is fun, but is it a viable business?”
When to use it
In business discussions, when judging whether an idea can succeed and support itself over time.
Similar words
feasible, workable, sustainable
Where it comes from
From French vie, "life."
Quick check
A delivery service earns enough each month to cover costs and keep operating for years. Its business model is…
experimental or viable?
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viable
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