achievable
gb/ət͡ʃˈivəbəl/ us/ət͡ʃˈivəbəl/
B2
English
elérhető, megvalósítható, reális
B2
1
elérhető
B1
Usage pattern:
[goal/task/result] is achievable (with [effort/resources])
With the right training plan, a sub-four-hour marathon is achievable.
A megfelelő edzéstervvel a négy órán belüli maratoni idő elérhető.
The team believes the deadline is achievable if they get extra support.
A csapat úgy véli, hogy a határidő tartható, ha extra támogatást kapnak.
Cutting costs by 5% is achievable without layoffs.
Learner examples
This goal is achievable.
Ez a cél elérhető.
I think it is achievable with practice.
Szerintem gyakorlással elérhető.
Common mistake:
Don’t use achievable for events that happen by themselves; use it mainly for goals, results, or tasks people work toward.
Meaning
possible to accomplish
Collocations
an achievable goal
|an achievable target
|achievable results
|an achievable outcome
|achievable objectives
|achievable in practice
|achievable with enough time
|achievable within a year
|easily achievable
|still achievable
Synonyms
attainable (Slightly more formal; often used for goals or levels.)
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possible (More general; not always focused on goals.)
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within reach (Emphasizes nearness to success.)
Antonyms
impossible (Cannot be done at all.)
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unattainable (Cannot be reached, especially as a goal or standard.)
Themes
goals
|work_study
|planning
Definition
If something is achievable, you can do it or reach it.
Able to be successfully done or reached; possible to achieve.
B2
BUSINESS
2
Usage pattern:
set [someone] achievable [goals/targets/standards]
The manager set achievable targets so the team wouldn’t burn out.
A vezető reális célokat tűzött ki, hogy a csapat ne égjen ki.
Make your first weekly goal small and achievable, then build on it.
Az első heti célod legyen kicsi és reális, aztán építs rá.
They revised the plan into something more achievable.
Learner examples
Set achievable goals for this month.
Erre a hónapra tűzz ki reális célokat.
Common mistake:
Achievable does not mean “easy”; it means “realistic to do” even if it takes effort.
Meaning
realistic and not too difficult
Collocations
set achievable goals
|set achievable targets
|achievable expectations
|achievable standards
|achievable milestones
|achievable plans
|clear and achievable
|reasonable and achievable
|challenging but achievable
|more achievable
Synonyms
realistic (Focuses on being sensible, not idealized.)
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reasonable (Suggests a fair level of difficulty or demand.)
Antonyms
unrealistic (Not sensible or not likely to be reached.)
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overambitious (Too ambitious to be practical.)
Themes
business
|education
|planning
Definition
If a goal is achievable, it is realistic for you to reach.
Realistic and practical to reach, especially when compared with goals that are too ambitious.
Grammar
Dictionary form
achievable
IPA
GB/ət͡ʃˈivəbəl/
US/ət͡ʃˈivəbəl/
Syllables & stress
achiev - able (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (able)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: achievable
Word family
Core family
achieve
verb B1
achievement
noun B1
Related words
achiever
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unachievable
adjective
Advanced or less common
achievability
noun
overachieve
verb
underachieve
verb
Expressions
an achievable target
1/ən ət͡ʃˈivəbəl tˈɑɹɡət/
fixed phrase
business
a realistic target
A target you can reach.
Examples
- We need an achievable target for Q2, not a wish list.
- Sales hit the achievable target they agreed on in January.
Learner examples
- This is an achievable target.
challenging but achievable
1/t͡ʃˈælɪnd͡ʒɪŋ bˈʌt ət͡ʃˈivəbəl/
fixed phrase
difficult yet possible
Hard, but you can do it.
Examples
- The final project is challenging but achievable if you start early.
- She set a challenging but achievable training schedule.
Learner examples
- The test will be challenging but achievable.
make [something] achievable
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmθɪŋ ət͡ʃˈivəbəl/
fixed phrase
turn into something possible
Change something so you can do it.
Examples
- They reduced the scope to make the project achievable in six weeks.
- Adding two more staff members would make the timeline achievable.
Learner examples
- We changed the plan to make it achievable.
set achievable goals
1/sˈɛt ət͡ʃˈivəbəl ɡˈoʊlz/
fixed phrase
choose realistic goals
Make goals that you can really reach.
Examples
- If you want to stay motivated, set achievable goals each week.
- The coach helped the players set achievable goals for the season.
Learner examples
- I set achievable goals.