employable

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adjective

em·​ploy·​able im-ˈplȯi-ə-bəl How to pronounce employable (audio)
: capable of being employed
employability noun

employable

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noun

: one who is employable

Examples of employable in a Sentence

Adjective this wall map of the bay is for decoration only—it's not employable for actual navigation
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Adjective
Perhaps a rough night at rehearsals for the chronically employable actor, or, more likely, with them out of school, a long morning with the kids — five in total, three of whom are with Eberstein, two of whom were authored by Grant and his ex-partner, Tinglan Hong? Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025 Knowing how to use AI is fast becoming table stakes to stay employable. Allison Salisbury, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 According to a 2023 report by PwC, 74% of employees are ready to learn new skills to remain employable in the age of AI. Sandeep Telu, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 In short, people who actively shape and communicate their personal brand feel more empowered and are seen as more employable. Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for employable

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

employ entry 1 + -able

Noun

derivative of employable entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1588, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of employable was in 1588

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“Employable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/employable. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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