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Updatable

adj.capable, hopefulprofessional

What it means

Designed so information, software, or components can be revised later.

Reach for it when Praising a system that can remain useful as facts or needs change.

The updatable trail map can show a closed bridge within minutes.

Choose between these

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  • playful

    refreshable

    data can be reloaded from a newer source

    not when may not permit lasting edits

  • professional

    editable

    content can be directly changed

    not when editing does not guarantee a safe update process

  • professional

    maintainable

    future changes can be made safely and affordably

    not when includes repair beyond updates

  • professional

    upgradeable

    capability can improve through replacement or addition

    not when not for correcting information alone

  • formal

    modifiable

    structure or behavior can be altered

    not when covers changes other than installing newer versions

Said against

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  • fixed
  • immutable
  • obsolete

It naturally appears in

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  • easily updatable

    The easily updatable directory uses one record for each clinic.

  • updatable list

    An updatable list replaced the printed sheet of phone numbers.

  • remotely updatable

    The remotely updatable signs display closures before visitors depart.

Where this comes from

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