serviceable

Etymology

From Middle English servisable, from Old French servisable, from servise; surface analysis service + -able.

adj

  1. Easy to service.
  2. Repairable instead of disposable.
  3. In condition for use.
    The shortage of serviceable SR steam power has also led to the use of the surviving Q1 0-6-0s on passenger duties, particularly on the Horsham-Guildford service. 1964 November, “Motive Power Miscellany: Southern Region”, in Modern Railways, page 368
    Maguire was always extravagantly priced at £80m but a player who is a solid and serviceable Premier League defender and has become one of England manager Gareth Southgate's most trusted squad members now looks hopelessly out of form. 14 October 2020, Phil McNulty, “England 0-1 Denmark: 'Harry Maguire looked devoid of confidence in Nations League loss'”, in BBC Sport

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