usable
functional / practical / applicable / viable
Adjective
This term describes a state of functional viability, focusing on whether an object or piece of information meets the minimum requirements to be put to work. It carries a pragmatic tone, often used in technical, industrial, or data-driven contexts to distinguish between something that is broken or corrupted and something that remains operational. In the context of data or evidence, it implies a standard of quality or validity. If information is deemed unusable, it is not necessarily missing, but rather flawed to the point that any conclusions drawn from it would be unreliable.
Meanings
Adjective
Capable of being used for a particular purpose or in a particular way.
"The old equipment is still usable if you replace the battery."