Definition

Able to be employed or taken on for a job.

Example

The company is looking for hirable candidates with relevant experience.

Conversation

Have you updated your resume to show you're hirable?

Not yet, but I should definitely do that soon.

It really helps to highlight your skills if you're hirable right now.

Yeah, especially with all the job openings available.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hirable → It is formed from "hire" (from Old English *hyran*, meaning to pay for the use of) and "-able" (meaning capable of or suitable for). The word "hirable" means suitable for being hired or capable of being employed.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'suitable for being hired' — 'hire' means to employ, and '-able' indicates capability.

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