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as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
be sure to wear serviceable shoes if you're going to be walking on the rocks along the shore
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as in available
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
a perfectly serviceable, if old, set of screwdrivers worked fine for repairing the door
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as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
the acting was serviceable, although not particularly inspired
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Recent Examples of serviceable
It’s not been an offensive masterclass by the Black and Gold but between serviceable quarterback play from at first Justin Fields and now Russell Wilson has provided just enough at the key moment.
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Ben Morse, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
The planned upgrade from a still serviceable TV set to larger and flashier one may be dropped, but some money saved may go to a ski weekend.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 17 Nov. 2024
But Malik Harrison, Smith’s primary replacement, was serviceable even if not revelatory.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
Someone to Watch Over Me is a product of its time, a serviceable romantic thriller that wound up looking chaste and old-fashioned next to the films that would soon flood the market in the same genre.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
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Ben Morse, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
The planned upgrade from a still serviceable TV set to larger and flashier one may be dropped, but some money saved may go to a ski weekend.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 17 Nov. 2024
But Malik Harrison, Smith’s primary replacement, was serviceable even if not revelatory.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
Someone to Watch Over Me is a product of its time, a serviceable romantic thriller that wound up looking chaste and old-fashioned next to the films that would soon flood the market in the same genre.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
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Crown corporations can be very useful, but many are hard to justify in a time of rapidly increasing costs and taxes.Wal van Lierop, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Related article Transform your anxiety into something useful.Gina Park, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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The tool provides unbiased, comprehensive data for more than 500 cards, and the data is available to everyone.Bill Hardekopf, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Luar Belted Mule is currently available online on Luar’s website.Essence, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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Without the presence of adequate airflow, the dust has no where to go and settles on various surfaces.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
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Human Oversight The principle of human oversight mandates adequate human supervision throughout an AI system's lifecycle.Mithun A. Sridharan, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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That's going to be most applicable for higher-income Americans, who are more likely to be affected by some of the changes.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Boost members receive free delivery in as little as 2 hours at $12.99 per month or $99 per year, plus applicable taxes.Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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The sides and the front-facing facade are operable to ensure natural ventilation and a canopy has been installed for shading.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2024
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The Navajo communities where polling places were not operable once polls were set to open were Rock Point, Cottonwood, St. Michaels and Dennehostso.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Barron is a good skater with a decent shot and strong offensive instincts, but his game in his own end has suffered from moments of indecision and a lack of assertiveness in killing plays, leading to extended shifts in the defensive zone.Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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But this would be a practical and necessary change — to allow a decent time period for transition while also preventing various abuses and inefficiencies.Guy Ciarrocchi, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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An applied micro-economist, Bertrand conducts research in the fields of labor economics, corporate finance, political economy and development economics.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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But scientists funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the largest funder of basic and applied research, typically experience gaps in funding of 2 to 3 years each, a 2023 study found.ByJeffrey Brainard, science.org, 1 Aug. 2024
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The bridge's deck was found to be in satisfactory condition, while the substructure was in fair condition.Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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Overall, the team is running smoothly but one individual, who previously didn’t have any issues, is now struggling: missing deadlines, not catching mistakes, not completing assignments in a satisfactory way.Eva Epker, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Serviceable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serviceable. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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