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passable

[pas-uh-buhl, pah-suh-] / ˈpæs ə bəl, ˈpɑ sə- /




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Or, at the very least, he believes it is passable.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

We went through, I don’t know, five designs on that thing and still ended up with something I thought was passable but not impressive — not “Pitt”- level impressive.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Technology has evolved to a point where recently colorized films look, if not ideal, then at least passable on high-definition televisions.

From Salon May 8, 2026

In a world where digital optimization can make just about anyone sound passable on the microphone, a pop singer with personality whose voice actually communicates stands out.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 31, 2026

So it would be Hanako and Akira with their precious passports, and Mama, whose Japanese was merely passable.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata




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