Words / B2

FEEZ-uh-bl/ˈfiːzəbl/

Feasible means possible and likely to work in the real world, given time, money, and skill. Possible is weaker (it could happen in theory); practical is close but stresses usefulness. A feasible plan / date / solution. Feasibility is the noun (a feasibility study). In conversation, doable or realistic is more natural.

Meaning

Possible and likely to work.

Examples

• “A six-week course is feasible.”
• “Finishing by Friday is not feasible with this team size.”
• “They ran a feasibility study before buying the building.”

Good to know

a feasible plan/solution. Stronger than merely possible. Everyday: doable / realistic.

Near in meaning

workable

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