as in useful
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
this wall map of the bay is for decoration only—it's not employable for actual navigation
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Recent Examples of employable
While some universities now offer cybersecurity degrees, bootcamps and certifications are often faster, cheaper, and more focused on employable skills.
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Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
And while the school is saving money, the student is picking up an employable skill which could help them gain some measure of autonomy.
—Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Link local history with employable skills.
—Khaitsa Wasiyo, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The clubs can open a pathway to developing focus, creativity, and employable skills, and the positive social relationships that students develop in the clubs are priceless.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
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Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
And while the school is saving money, the student is picking up an employable skill which could help them gain some measure of autonomy.
—Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Link local history with employable skills.
—Khaitsa Wasiyo, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The clubs can open a pathway to developing focus, creativity, and employable skills, and the positive social relationships that students develop in the clubs are priceless.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for employable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for employable
Adjective
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This would be particularly useful for patients at higher risk due to age or family history.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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All this is to say, my phone is full of useful information and tools that help keep me safe—contacts, copies of documents, health insurance, GPS maps, and more.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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According to a report published by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) last year, total spend in the sector generated a total $421 billion and $119 billion in tax revenue in 2022, the most recent year in which full data was available.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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Episode 5 Come Out? Murderbot season one, episode five, will be available to stream from 6 pm (PT) on June 6, 2025/9 pm Eastern Time (ET).—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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“Employable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employable. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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