practicably Meaning of "practicably"

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Definition(s):

  • (adv) in a practicable manner; so as to be feasible

Usage(s):

  1. Conceivably, but not yet practicably, Actor Haines might have spoken over long distance to Manhattan, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer saved several steps in picturing his voice.
  2. I believe that the principle of practicably separating the questions of disarmament from other problems, as formulated by the Administration, is completely correct.

Quotes

  1. "Contracts at issue are critical to national security; they cannot practicably be terminated," McNulty said.
    on Aug 2, 2006 By: Paul McNulty Source: Seattle Times

  2. The structure of the review is being developed and will start "as soon as practicably possible," a spokesperson for Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon said in an e-mailed statement.
    on Dec 30, 2007 By: Joel Fitzgibbon Source: Bloomberg

  3. Speaking directly after the prime minister, Home Secretary Charles Clarke said new anti-terrorism laws would be rushed through "as soon as practicably possible" when parliament returns from its summer break in October.
    on Jul 20, 2005 By: Charles Clarke Source: Khaleej Times

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