employable

adjective
UK: /ɪmˈplɔɪəbl/
US: /ɪmˈplɔɪəbl/

  1. Having the skills and qualities that employers are looking for; likely to get a job.

    1. He is very employable now.
    2. The program aims to make young people more employable, so they can find better jobs.

  2. Suitable for use or able to be used; in a condition that allows for use.

    1. Is this old machine still employable?
    2. After repairs, the equipment was employable again and put back into service quickly.

Synonyms

competent capable qualified usable skilled serviceable marketable

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "employable" in English means: Having the skills and qualities that employers are looking for; likely to get a job., Suitable for use or able to be used; in a condition that allows for use..

The phonetic transcription of "employable" is /ɪmˈplɔɪəbl/ in British English and /ɪmˈplɔɪəbl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "employable": competent, capable, qualified, usable, skilled, serviceable, marketable.

Example usage of "employable": "He is very employable now.". More examples on the page.