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viable

 
 
/ˈvaɪəbl/ adjective

Definition

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
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