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Obtainable

adj.hopeful, capableregister not recorded

What it means

Realistically possible to get or achieve.

Reach for it when reassuring someone that a result or resource is within reach

With weekly practice, the qualification became obtainable by autumn.

Choose between these

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  • everyday

    achievable

    successful completion is possible

    not when Achievable emphasizes accomplishment rather than possession.

  • everyday

    available

    the item is ready to acquire

    not when Available does not guarantee eligibility.

  • warm

    within reach

    encouragement should make a goal feel close

    not when The phrase is imprecise for formal rules.

  • professional

    accessible

    barriers to use or entry are low

    not when Accessible does not mean affordable or ownable.

  • professional

    attainable

    a goal can be reached through realistic effort

    not when Attainable fits goals better than objects.

  • formal

    procurable

    a needed item can be sourced

    not when Procurable is stiff for personal goals.

Said against

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  • unobtainable
  • inaccessible
  • impossible

It naturally appears in

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  • readily obtainable

    Replacement filters are readily obtainable from local shops.

  • obtainable goal

    A two-minute improvement is an obtainable goal for the next race.

  • obtainable evidence

    The date may be confirmed through obtainable evidence in the archive.