serviceable

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serviceable  /ˈsɜr və sə bəl/ ? Meaning of "serviceable"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adj) ready for service or able to give long service
  2. (adj) capable of being put to good use
  3. (adj) intended or able to serve a purpose without elaboration

Derived Word(s)

serviceableness

Usage(s):

  1. Fittingly, the carpet wasn't even red, but green, and there wasn't champagne but rather some perfectly serviceable California chardonnay that came in boxes.
  2. As a backstory for Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, that is, shall we say, a serviceable invention.
  3. Baron Bich has done for ballpoints what Henry Ford did for cars: he has produced a cheap but serviceable model.

Quotes

  1. "I think he has a good arm," Manuel said of Knight. "I think he has some instincts to pitch. If you throw the first inning out, he could be somewhat serviceable."
    on Jul 26, 2008 By: Jerry Manuel Source: Sports Network

  2. "He's a good player. We knew that coming in," Gardenhire said. "We'll see where he's at defensively. Looking at all those things, we think he's going to be a very serviceable player."
    on Feb 26, 2008 By: Ron Gardenhire Source: USA Today

  3. "Krejza should have been picked for Sydney as he is an attacking option," Lehmann said. "Hauritz was serviceable in Melbourne, but the problem is we still have to get 20 wickets."
    on Dec 31, 2008 By: Darren Lehmann Source: Adelaidenow

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