viable

4 definitions • 9 examples

able to work as intended or able to succeed:

In order to make the company viable, it will unfortunately be necessary to reduce staffing levels.

I am afraid your plan is not commercially/economically/financially/politically viable.

able to continue to exist as or develop into a living being:

There is a continuing debate about the age at which a human foetus can be considered viable.

able to exist, perform as intended, or succeed:

The company had to seek other ways to remain viable.

He would be a viable candidate for any office he wanted to run for.

able to be done or likely to succeed:

commercially/economically/financially viable Rising oil prices have made alternative energy sources more economically viable.

a viable business/company/market The fund exists to provide finance to viable businesses that have been rejected by mainstream lenders.

Home-working offers a viable solution to the work/family conflict.

a viable alternative/option/proposition