CEFR B1

controllable

adjective

Meaning

Able to be managed, influenced, or directed.

Examples

The new software makes the complex system much more controllable.
With proper training, the dog became very controllable and well-behaved.

Synonyms: manageable, governable, directable, subduable

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controllable (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /kənˈtroʊləbl/

Definition

Able to be managed, influenced, or directed.

Examples

The new software makes the complex system much more controllable.
With proper training, the dog became very controllable and well-behaved.
The spread of the disease is still controllable if we act quickly.

How to Use controllable

controllable by (prepositional phrase): Able to be controlled by a specific agent or method. — "The temperature is controllable by a simple thermostat."
controllable factors (collocation): Elements that can be influenced or changed. — "We focused on the controllable factors to improve the project's outcome."

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