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Why "managable" stands outside the dictionary

Reviewed and edited by Anwar Kareem 01/11/2024, 07:10
English.me team member

What kind of error is it?

Managable or manageable. What's correct?

Spelling Error

Why do people make this mistake?

People might drop the "e" mistakenly, as it sounds correct when spoken and follows the typical English rule of dropping the "e" before adding certain suffixes, which might lead to confusion.

What is correct?

"Manageable" is the correct spelling of the word. It means something that can be managed, controlled, or handled.

Examples of correct usage

  • The workload is manageable.
  • She found the new schedule to be quite manageable.
  • With some help, the project became manageable.

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