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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
Deals on Gaming Laptops & Desktops This 15.6-inch Acer Nitro V is a budget gaming laptop that will do a serviceable job with 1080p gaming.
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Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 9 Oct. 2024
As far as budget rigs go, this Asus TUF Gaming F15 will do a serviceable job for 1080p gaming.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 9 July 2024
While serviceable, this is not the most ideal set-up for a team hoping to unseat the 98-win Dodgers.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
The first two serviceable T20 games were shared between Mitch Marsh and Phil Salt's teams, meaning that the decider was at Manchester, a venue that holds the UK record for the most days washed out in international red-ball cricket.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 9 Oct. 2024
As far as budget rigs go, this Asus TUF Gaming F15 will do a serviceable job for 1080p gaming.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 9 July 2024
While serviceable, this is not the most ideal set-up for a team hoping to unseat the 98-win Dodgers.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
The first two serviceable T20 games were shared between Mitch Marsh and Phil Salt's teams, meaning that the decider was at Manchester, a venue that holds the UK record for the most days washed out in international red-ball cricket.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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Consuming high quality, unsweetened cocoa powder, or even 70% dark chocolate in small doses offers a sense of satiety that could be useful for those hoping to maintain or lose weight.Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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India’s effort to build domestic support for global leadership by mounting a G-20 road show—encouraging popular participation by creating festival pavilions and scheduling lectures, meetings, and other events in dozens of Indian cities—provides a useful model.Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
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D’Angelo Russell was available for the Lakers after missing Tuesday’s practice because of an illness.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
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Details: 3 stars; all three episodes air starting at 8 p.m. Nov. 13 on National Geographic and is available for streaming the next day on Hulu and Disney+.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Children are living in tents without adequate access to safe water, sanitation or adequate protection from the elements.Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Interim Police Chief Robin Henderson said with recent staff increases at the 911 call center, there should be adequate staffing during the arctic blast unless weather conditions make travel challenging.Skye Seipp, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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Faith should be practically applicable and meaningful.Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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This means grocery data provides insights that are applicable to a wide variety of consumers, from high-income earners to more budget-conscious individuals.Jon Jacobson, Forbes, 21 Nov. 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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Drones are vulnerable to hacking and espionage as well, especially as their operating systems grow more sophisticated and remotely operable.Tom Donilon, Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2022
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If Williams gets decent protection and can hang in the pocket, receivers D.J. Moore, Rome Odunze, Keenan Allen and tight end Cole Kmet are capable of making plays.Steve Silverman, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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To be clear, longer-term measures of breadth are still in decent shape.David Keller, CNBC, 21 Nov. 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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This universal approach to patient care allows for a stress-free journey to satisfactory hair transplantation for all international visitors.Kyle J. Russell, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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The company maintains a satisfactory level of liquidity and capital resources, with management believing that its liquidity sources are sufficient to support existing operations.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Serviceable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serviceable. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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