enabled

[ en-ey-buhld ]

/ ɛnˈeɪ bəld /

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adjective

Digital Technology. equipped for a specified extended, peripheral, or premium use (used in combination): a Wi-Fi enabled thermostat;web-enabled cell phones.

noting or relating to a person living with a physical or mental disability who uses adaptive tools or assistive technology to engage in everyday activities and share public and private spaces with others: Enabled employees are granted reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

nondisabled.

Origin of enabled

enable + -ed²

usage note for enabled

See able-bodied.

Words nearby enabled

emu-wren, EMV, E-mycin, en, enable, enabled, enabler, enabling, enabling act, enact, enactive

Example sentences from the Web for enabled

That enabled the same plot of land—and the same amount of water—to produce a much larger crop.
Growth Stocks|The Daily Beast|October 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Sopranos happened at a time when the Internet was here, was with us, and I think it enabled a land grab to take place.
The Director Isn’t Done Yet: An Interview With Steven Soderbergh|Andrew Romano|August 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And that enabled me to slot in the shooting of the first two episodes [of The Divide] in that.
Tony Goldwyn Tackles Political Scandal Again on ‘The Divide’|Jason Lynch|July 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Although this enabled the King of Pop to launch his own career, Michael wrote Joe out of his will.
Selena Gomez, Macaulay Culkin, and More Stars Who Divorce Their Parents|Marina Watts|April 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST

I seemed to have hit it off with the studio and the producers, and I felt encourage, and enabled.
Marc Webb Takes Us Inside ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ and Discusses His Rise to the A-List|Marlow Stern|March 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And now he had less of the old high spirits that had enabled him to laugh off the cares of debt.
Goldsmith|William Black
This enabled Trade Unions to develop with a large measure of freedom.
The Outline of History: Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind|Herbert George Wells
What enabled him to see it so clearly was his familiarity with the ways of men and the uncelestial politics of Florence.
The Bridling of Pegasus|Alfred Austin
The macas, and maize, and a fresh steak from the wild bull, enabled them to make a most excellent supper.
The Forest Exiles|Mayne Reid
What but divine grace could have enabled Jonathan to maintain this blessed temper?
The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel|W. G. Blaikie