Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

excludable

Adjective

/ɪkˈskluːdə.bəl/

Definition

Able to be prevented or restricted from being involved or included.

Examples

Private parks are often excludable since only paying members can access them.
A subscription-based streaming service is excludable because only subscribers can watch the content.
The excludable nature of cable television allows providers to limit access to non-paying customers.

Meaning

Excludable refers to a characteristic of a resource or service where individuals can be excluded from using it or benefiting from it. This is often used in economics and public policy to describe goods or services that are not accessible to everyone.