Achievability

/əˌtʃiːvəˈbɪləti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being able to be accomplished or attained; the feasibility of reaching a goal.

Etymology

From achieve (Old French achever, from a- + chief, meaning to bring to a head or complete) plus -ability (suffix indicating capacity or possibility). The word emphasizes practical feasibility.

Kelly Says

In modern business and education, 'achievability' has become a magic word—something is only a 'goal' if it has 'achievability,' which is why managers constantly ask 'is this achievable?' rather than 'should we do this?'

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