viable  /ˈvaɪ ə bəl/ ? Meaning of "viable"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adj) capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
  2. (adj) capable of life or normal growth and development

Usage(s):

  • The next round of environmental talks is looking for a solution that is viable and is acceptable to all concerned.

News

  1. Viable alternative

    Sunshine is not the first thing that comes to mind regarding Pennsylvania and, especially, its northeast corner. Yet solar power already is a viable energy source across the commonwealth that should be exploited to its full potential.Pennsylvania's expe
    on 2010/09/03 Source: The Scranton Times-Tribune

  2. Factories and retailers warned of need to offer finishers viable prices

    MEAT factories and retailers are going to have to offer contracts at economically viable prices to secure cattle supplies next winter, the Irish Farmers Association has warned.
    on 2010/09/03 Source: Irish Examiner

  3. Seymour D. Reich: Obama: Good for Israel, Good for the United States

    All Americans, especially Jews, who want to see a secure Israel, a viable Palestinian state alongside it, a stable Middle East and a respected United States should support Obama's policies regarding Israel.
    on 2010/09/03 Source: The Huffington Post

Quotes

  1. "The basis for a solution is clear -- an end to the occupation that began in 1967, the creation of an independent and viable Palestinian state :, and a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the region," Ban said.
    on Mar 28, 2007 By: President Bush Source: PRESS TV

  2. Obama on Monday said GM had presented "a viable and achievable plan that will give this iconic American company a chance to rise again."
    on Jun 2, 2009 By: Barack Obama Source: Canada.com

  3. "The timetable the president has laid out still seems to be viable and does not significantly increase the risks to anybody," Gates told reporters in Jerusalem after meeting with Barak.
    on Jul 27, 2009 By: Robert Gates Source: Los Angeles Times

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