controllable
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Possible to control, regulate, adjust, or influence rather than being fixed or beyond reach.
Examples
The software turns a complex process into a controllable workflow.
The fire was still small and controllable when the crew arrived.
Managers focused on controllable costs before cutting staff.
Stress is not always controllable, but routines can reduce it.
Temperature was the only controllable variable in the experiment.
Similar words
regulable
governable
directable
manageable
adjustable
influenceable
restrainable
Meanings
Examples
Temperature was the only controllable variable in the experiment.
The new brakes make the bike more controllable on steep roads.
Managers focused on controllable costs before cutting staff.
The fire was still small and controllable when the crew arrived.
Stress is not always controllable, but routines can reduce it.
The software turns a complex process into a controllable workflow.
Similar words
manageable
governable
regulable
adjustable
directable
restrainable
influenceable
Etymology
Formed from control and the suffix -able, meaning capable of being controlled. The spelling keeps the double l from control before the suffix.
FAQ
What does controllable mean?
Controllable means able to be controlled, managed, adjusted, or influenced.
Is controllable an adjective?
Yes. Controllable is normally an adjective, as in controllable costs or controllable variables.
What is the opposite of controllable?
The usual opposite is uncontrollable. Other opposites include unmanageable and ungovernable.
What is the difference between controllable and controller?
Controllable describes something that can be controlled. A controller is the person, device, or part that controls it.
What are controllable costs?
Controllable costs are costs that managers can influence through decisions, unlike fixed or externally imposed costs.
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