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switchable, a.|ˈswɪtʃəb(ə)l| [f. switch v. + -able.] Capable of being switched between different positions or modes of operation. Freq. in techn. contexts.
1961[see dual-standard s.v. dual a. (n.) 3]. 1970J. Earl Tuners & Amplifiers vi. 142 Signal in the i.f. channel also operates the tuning meter, switchable to a.m. by the f.m./a.m. changeover switch. 1977Nature 6 Jan. 92/1 The range is -0·05 to 1·999A with a switchable decimal point and double over-range indication. 1982Sunday Times 31 Oct. 57/1 Switchable pension... Switching is allowed among six funds (corresponding text). |